PAPAS Newsletter: New Research Maps Resistance to Potato Cyst Nematode
Researching the potential for breeding PCN-resistant russet varieties, an important step toward developing more PCN-resistant potato varieties for a stronger potato industry.
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PAPAS Hosts Nematode Molecular Diagnostics Workshop
Nematologists and plant pathologists gather to learn what’s new in potato nematode diagnostics.
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(Webinar)The Future of Potato Nematode Management: A Systems Approach
Watch our free webinar to see the latest discoveries in potato nematode control, detection, and resistant variety development.
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PAPAS 2024 Annual Report Highlights Research Program
The PAPAS 2024 annual report showcases significant progress made in research for systems approach to potato nematode management. Our 2024 annual report shows how we’re integrating the full spectrum of control strategies – like breeding for resistance and improved diagnostics – into a systems approach for potato nematode management. The goal of PAPAS is to…
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Genomic Prediction for Breeding Resistance to Columbia Root-Knot Nematode (CRKN) in Potato
Advancing potato varieties with resistance to Columbia root-knot nematode (CRKN) through genomic prediction.
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Controlling Quarantined Pests with Quinoa
University of Idaho researchers have found planting a niche “superfood” could provide a profitable rotation crop for potato farmers in eastern Idaho who are dealing with an infestation of the devastating, quarantined pale cyst nematode (PCN). Eastern Idaho has emerged as the nation’s top quinoa producing area, with roughly 3,000 acres of this nutrient-dense crop…
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Potato-cast Interview with PAPAS Project Co-Director Inga Zasada
On a recent episode of Potato-cast, a podcast hosted by Natalia Cervantes with Potatoes USA, PAPAS project co-director Inga Zasada shares more about the initiative’s goals and research. Listen in to learn more about: Nematode Research: Helping Potato Farmers and Consumers Potato-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 1 Potatoes USA Spotify Apple Google
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Nematode Research Helping Potato Farmers – UI CALS Newsletter
The University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences featured PAPAS in its “Catching Up with CALS” newsletter (Dec. 21, 2022). Learn more about PAPAS in this article, re-printed with permission from UI CALS. Nematode Research Helping Potato Farmers A University of Idaho-led research team has received a $6.8 million U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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PAPAS Announces Plan to Combat Potato Nematodes
A team of scientists and researchers named Potatoes & Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes (PAPAS) announced today their plans to address industry-wide challenges in managing potato nematodes. “Potato nematodes not only cause internal and external defects, but also reduce yield and market value,” says Louise-Marie Dandurand, Ph.D., director of PAPAS and associate professor and director of…
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Potato Expo Event
January 4-5, 2023, Aurora, Colorado Potato Research Advisory Committee Booth #1106 Potato Expo is the largest annual potato industry conference and trade show held in North America. Learn more about the Potato Expo event
