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In this essay, Dr Jan van Loon, who obtained his doctorate two years ago on the ‘History of Potato Breeding in the Netherlands, from Hobby to Industry 1888-2018’, gives his vision on hybrid breeding. A breeding method that is presented as new, but the practical possibilities of which have been explored more than once in history.
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Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya
The Dutch company Solynta and the Kenyan seedpotato company FreshCrop team up to facilitate future introduction of clean potato starting material in Kenya through hybrid true potato seed. The goals is to end to the shortage of clean starting material in the region.
Decisions at planting: Potato planting material
Planting potato tubers means entrusting to the soil two aspects of propagation material. First there is the genetic material, a species and variety aimed at growing a crop adapted to the local conditions, resistant to the prevailing pests and diseases and producing the right quality specifications.
HZPC fully committed to developing robust varieties for more food security
Dutch potato breeding company HZPC is fully committed to developing robust, durable varieties.
Knowledge is needed everywhere
In India, potatoes are grown in the winter and stored in the summer. This means that the product is stored in a mechanical cooling facility during the hottest period of the year.
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