Controlling Pale Cyst Nematode with Quinoa
Planting quinoa could provide a profitable rotation crop for potato farmers in eastern Idaho who are dealing with an infestation of pale cyst nematode (PCN).
Planting quinoa could provide a profitable rotation crop for potato farmers in eastern Idaho who are dealing with an infestation of pale cyst nematode (PCN).
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
The researchers will target two species of potato cyst nematodes — the pale cyst nematode, which is known in the U.S. to exist only in a small area of eastern Idaho, and the golden nematode, found in New York.
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.
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
Research addressing the potential profitability of nematode resistant potato varieties.
Pale cyst nematode (G. pallida) is found 49 countries/regions and golden nematode (G. rostochiensis) is found in 74 countries/regions as of 2022.
Information about the life cycle and spread of potato cyst nematodes (Globadera spp.).