EEUU: Zebra chip found in Idaho commercial field
Idaho has confirmed its first tuber from a commercial field infected with zebra chip disease in three years, crop researchers say.
Norte Am. 31/08/2015
EEUU: USDA deregulates second-generation Simplot Innate potato
USDA has deregulated a Russet Burbank potato from J.R. Simplot’s second-generation Innate line, which utilizes biotechnology.
Norte Am. 31/08/2015
Chile: bakermat van de aardappel
In 1834 verbaasde Charles Darwin zich over de gigantische variatie aan aardappelen op Chiloé. Andres Contreras, de Chileense aardappelexpert schat dat van de 400 soorten er tegenwoordig 286 soorten aardappelen hun roots hebben op dit eiland.
Latam 31/08/2015
EEUU: Colorful potatoes may help prevent cancer
Compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer, according to a team of researchers.
Norte Am. 31/08/2015
EEUU: Demand for Idaho Russet potato exceeds supply
Harvest of Idaho Russet potatoes started in early August. “It’s a little bit ahead of schedule, but hopefully, we can continue to harvest without any disruptions through the middle of October,” says Jamey Higham with Potandon Produce.
Norte Am. 31/08/2015
Alemania: Erzeugergemeinschaft „Pfälzer Grumbeere“ ist – in Anbetracht der anhaltenden Trockenheit – mit der Frühkartoffelernte 2015 zufrieden.
Die 300 Erzeuger von „Pfälzer Grumbeere“ sind mit dem Verlauf der Frühkartoffelernte in Rheinhessen und der Pfalz zufrieden.
Europa 31/08/2015
Brasil: Seleção de clones resistentes reforça programa de melhoramento de batata, diz Embrapa
A atividade no projeto não é de melhoramento genético da hortaliça, mas atua como importante componente das pesquisas que visam desenvolver novas cultivares mais resistentes.
Latam 31/08/2015
Bélgica: Belgische Bintjes lopen nog 4 ton achter
Kruishoutem - Het Belgische Interprovinciaal Proefcentrum voor de Aardappelteelt (PCA) meldt dat de groei van Bintjes nog 4 ton per hectare achterloopt op het meerjarig gemiddelde.
Europa 31/08/2015