2025 Stakeholder Report: Accomplishments in Potato Nematode Research
Potato production in the United States continues to face significant challenges from plant-parasitic nematodes, especially potato cyst nematodes (PCN) and root-knot nematodes (RKN). These pests reduce yields, impact tuber quality, and impose heavy economic burdens.
The PAPAS project is building a coordinated systems approach across diagnostics, breeding, nematicide discovery, economics, decision tools, and outreach—delivering practical tools that potato growers and industry partners can use now while building long-term, sustainable solutions for future seasons.
The combination of rapid detection methods, improved understanding of damage thresholds, resistant potato lines moving toward release, and promising new nematicidal chemistries provides a strong foundation for integrated nematode management across the U.S. potato industry.
The PAPAS 2025 Stakeholder Report summarizes major accomplishments from the past reporting period (September 2024 – September 2025).
