Columbia Root-Knot Nematode Impact on Potato
Found in the western US, Columbia root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne chitwoodi) infects potato roots and tubers, causing blemishes and defects that reduce quality.
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Northern Root-Knot Nematode Impact on Potato
Widespread across cooler climates, northern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne hapla) causes internal and external tuber damage that reduces potato quality.
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Combating Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Potato with Litchi Tomato
PAPAS is studying litchi tomato (Solanum sisymbriifolium) for the plant’s genetic immunity to several potato nematode species.
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Potato Nematode Decision Support with AI
PAPAS is developing computational tools with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support potato nematode detection, mitigation, and management.
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Molecular Markers for Columbia Root-Knot Nematode Races
Developing molecular markers of Columbia root-knot nematode (M. Chitwoodi) aids in faster identification of the potato nematode races.
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Root Lesion Nematode Impact on Potato
Root lesion nematodes destructively feed on plant cells, causing massive root tissue necrosis, and are linked to the spread of pathogens.
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Global Distribution of Potato Cyst Nematodes
Pale cyst nematode (G. pallida) is found 49 countries/regions and golden nematode (G. rostochiensis) is found in 74 countries/regions as of 2022.
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Life History and Spread of Potato Cyst Nematode
Information about the life cycle and spread of potato cyst nematodes (Globadera spp.).
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Field Microplot Setup for Pale Cyst Nematode
How PAPAS sets up field trial microplots in Idaho to research pale cyst nematode, a regulated potato pest.
