EEUU: Oregon researcher participates in potato pest study
Dee Denver, a genomicist in Oregon State University’s College of Science is part of an international team studying potato cyst nematodes.
Norte Am. 09/03/2016
África: East Africa Potato Knowledge Portal created to strengthen the innovative capacity for the local potato value chains
In the framework of project "Strengthening the capacities for fostering innovation along potato value chains in East Africa" (SPIRIT) a knowledge sharing platform was created entitled "East Africa Potato Value Chain Knowledge Sharing Portal"
Africa 09/03/2016
EEUU: BREEDING POTATOES WITH HIGHER CALCIUM
Have you ever cut into a potato to find a dark spot or hollow part? Early research shows that these defects are likely the result of calcium deficiencies in the potato — and that tuber calcium is genetically linked to tuber quality.
Norte Am. 09/03/2016
Australia: West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty
Potato growers say the West Australian industry has "collapsed" amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.
Oceania 09/03/2016
Polonia: Pobudź bulwy ziemniaka przed sadzeniem
Pobudzanie bulw przed sadzeniem nie tylko wpływa na szybszy rozwój roślin, ale też na lepsze pobieranie wody i składników pokarmowych. Zabieg ten przyspiesza termin zbioru, a także pozytywnie wpływa na wysokość plonu i jego jakość.
Europa 09/03/2016
Uganda: benefici potenziali della biotecnologia
In Uganda, la ricerca mediante tecnologie di modificazione genetica (OGM) interessa colture chiave come banane (contro l’avvizzimento batterico, per la resistenza ai nematodi e l’aumento del valore nutrizionale), patate dolci .
Africa 09/03/2016
Israel: After slow start, Israeli potato season looks good
Harsh weather during December and January delayed the start of the potato season in Israel. But with conditions improving, production has ramped up and prices are high on the back of strong demand.
Asia 03/03/2016
Europa: Capsule ATRACAP per combattere le larve di elateridi nelle coltivazioni di patate
Il progetto INBIOSOIL, finanziato dall’UE, ha sviluppato un nuovo metodo ecocompatibile per combattere le larve di elateridi nelle coltivazioni di patate sia tradizionali sia biologiche.
Europa 03/03/2016