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Researchers Dr Jack Vossen, Dr Ben Vosman and Dr Misghina Goitom Teklu of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) present ground breaking news. After intensive research, resistances have now been found in wild potato varieties for pathogens such as Erwinia and Colorado beetle, for which no resistances were yet known and/or available until recently. The researchers also discovered resistances unknown until recently to Chitwoodi and Pallida.
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A strong start for PotatoEurope 2025: Demonstration fields planted under excellent conditions
Preparations for PotatoEurope 2025 are off to a promising start as the demonstration fields were successfully planted under near-ideal conditions at the beginning of April. Located at the Open Crops site of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in Lelystad, the 25-hectare demonstration area is already shaping up to be a showcase of innovation, expertise, and…
PotatoEurope announces international conference: “ICM – The Future of Potato Farming”
PotatoEurope 2025, scheduled to take place on September 3 and 4 at the Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Field Crops location by the Dutch city Lelystad, proudly announces the international conference titled “Integrated Crop Management (ICM) – The Future of Potato Farming.” Organized by WUR, the conference will focus entirely on innovative strategies to make…
The potato can strengthen food security and livelihoods
Global agrifood systems are facing challenges to feed the world’s growing population and the potato can provide an effective solution. That was the key message delivered at a webinar held by the World Potato Congress (WPC) on Monday, 29 April, ahead of International Day of Potato on 30 May.
WUR launches major nematodes research project
Climate change and genetic selection have brought root-knot nematodes further north in Europe and made cyst nematodes more difficult to control. These emerging parasites threaten major crops such as potato. To get a clear picture of the proliferation of novel nematode species and populations and to find appropriate and sustainable solutions to these problems, WUR…
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