New University of Maine research hub to focus on Potato Virus Y
八月 22, 2021
New University of Maine research hub to focus on Potato Virus Y
Greater understanding of the biology of one of the most destructive plant viruses to potato crops will be the focus of a research hub at the University of Maine.
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Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools to improve potato breeding
十二月 08, 2020
Maine researchers are developing genomic tools for potato breeders
Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan, are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools that will help Maine scientists and farmers become more efficient in bringing novel, improved potato varieties to market.
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The greenhouse was funded completely through grants and many donor gifts. Dr. Don Zillman, who served as UMPI President from 2006-2012, and his wife Linda Zillman were the donors who provided the very first gift for the greenhouse.
十月 12, 2019
University of Maine has officially opened its new greenhouse
The University of Maine at Presque Isle marked the completion of its state-of-the-art, four-season Zillman Family Greenhouse with an official opening and dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 27.
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Caribou Russet (4-pack)
十一月 20, 2018
A new Maine Potato Variety, the Caribou Russet, sees an increasing popularity
The Caribou Russet, a potato variety developed by the University of Maine and available since 2016, sees an increasing market
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Lakesh Sharma, assistant professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Maine Presque Isle, talks about trials using beneficial mycorrhizae fungi in potatoes at the Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle on August 8.(Cou
八月 12, 2018
Range of potato experiments underway at Maine Research Farm (Aroostook)
Farmers, researchers and members of the public gathered at the University of Maine’s Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle last Wednesday to learn about the latest in potato research.
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UMaine develops a new potato variety for gourmet, specialty markets: Pinto Gold (Courtesy: Umaine / Gregory Porter)
五月 30, 2018
Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine
The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.
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The University of Maine have introduced a number of potato varieties in recent years resulting from its breeding program, such as the Sebec, the Caribou Russet (AF3362-1) and the Easton
十一月 27, 2017
UMaine receives grant for potato breeding with focus on quality improvement and pest resistance
The USDA-NIFA has awarded a grant totaling $388,000 to the University of Maine to study potato breeding and improve quality and pest resistance in the eastern United States.
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Researchers from all over the world were in Bangor for the '2017 Dickeya and Pectobacterium Summit', organized by the University of Maine Extension.
十一月 17, 2017
Potato researchers gather in Maine to find solutions for the Blackleg disease
Researchers from all over the world were in Bangor for the '2017 Dickeya and Pectobacterium Summit', organized by the University of Maine Extension.
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John Jemison is a soil and water quality specialist for the University of Maine.
九月 14, 2017
Even With Lack of Rain, Maine Potato Crop Looks Good
As the potato season in Maine is coming to an end, John Jemison, a soil and water quality specialist for the University of Maine is reflecting on the season and what the harvest might bring.
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