Diseases and pests

October 16, 2019 | Articles

Smartphone as a mini-lab for early Phytophthora detection

Researchers at North Carolina State University in the United States have developed a simple and affordable test with which Phytophthora can be traced at an early stage with the help of the smartphone. A practical application of the mini-lab has now been made in the form of a prototype.

November 21, 2018 | Articles

Computer models give new insight into sustainable phytophthora control

Wageningen University & Research recently started using computer models to make the Phytophthora infestans potato blight controllable in a sustainable way. Francine Pacilly recently obtained her doctorate with a thesis on this socially-relevant method of working. Her research provides important insights for potato growers, breeders, seed potato traders, retailers and government authorities. Resistant varieties can…

July 11, 2017 | Articles

Variety choice test helps growerto tailored PCN-resistant varieties

For potato growers growing resistant varieties is an important way of controlling potato cyst nematodes. However, the effect of the PCN control is sometimes disappointing. In such a situation, a variety choice test can help. ‘There are differences between PCN-resistant varieties which, on paper, are shown as being the same, as is the case with…