A team of plant scientists has made significant progress in understanding how potato plants defend themselves against this soil-borne pathogen that causes powdery blight.
Food production increased while demand fell significantly.
The massive entry of this product negatively impacts the horticultural sector
Phenomena such as seasonal oversupply, low technological development, and limited opportunities for industrialization reveal that the potato market still faces serious imbalances.
To safeguard the heritage of the Andes, in the La Molina district of Lima, there is a discreet building that houses one of the most important biodiversity collections in the world.
Peruvian native potatoes have conquered haute cuisine for their flavor, diversity, and cultural value, but they still face barriers to reaching the tables of all Peruvians.
will host the traditional Potato Fair
"On the free market, the end of the potato season is complicated. Prices have been falling dramatically since February," points out Luc Denormandie, in charge of new markets at Vitexport, the export arm of trader Vitalis.
