Washington State University Potato Research Overview (Video)
Introduction into Washington State University (a PAPAS partner) Potato Research Group: research projects, partnerships, and extension outreach.
Potato growers rely on solid economic data when making nematode management decisions. Our team researches the financial impact of nematode management methods through predictive modeling and profitability estimates that reflect the majority of U.S. potato production systems.
PAPAS stands for Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes. Launched in 2023, the four-year project is funded by a $6.8 million grant from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative and focuses on providing growers with best management practices for controlling nematode infestations.
PAPAS and the Cornell Potato Breeding Program plant multiple elite breeding clones to evaluate nematode resistance.
Three PAPAS researchers recently traveled to South Africa to meet with nematologists from around the world.
This panel discussion covers cornerstones of nematode management, presenting the latest information on economic thresholds, and providing an update on the development of nematode resistant potatoes.
Three University of Idaho graduate students from the PAPAS team presented posters at the 2025 Washington State University Plant Science Symposium.