PAPAS at Potato Expo 2026
This year at Potato Expo in Dallas, we’ll once again be in the Potato Research Advisory Committee booth #1132, where you’ll have a chance to test your nematode knowledge and win a prize.
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The Grower’s Toolbox: Protecting Potatoes from Nematodes
For decades, potato growers have fought nematodes with fumigation, crop rotation, and strict sanitation measures. While these practices remain essential, other management options need to be considered.
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Idaho High School Grows Litchi Tomato for Potato Nematode Research
The litchi tomato plants have been harvested, sectioned, and stored for further research by PAPAS.
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First Idaho Field Cleared of Pale Cyst Nematode
For the first time since its discovery in 2006, the pale cyst nematode (Globodera pallida; PCN) has been successfully eradicated from a field in Idaho—thanks in part to the PAPAS team.
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News | Newsletter | Research
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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Decision Support Systems for Healthier, More Productive Potato Crops
Providing potato growers with precise, data-driven strategies to effectively and sustainably combat plant-parasitic nematodes.
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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.
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Where Are the Nematodes? Soil Sampling to Facilitate Nematode Management Decisions
Learn more about why sampling for nematodes is important for potatoes; consideration for soil sampling (number of samples, depth, time of year); and research about potato nematode presence and sampling.
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Selecting for Success: The Battle with Potato Virus Y
Developing a potato cultivar that is resistant to both Potato Virus Y (PVY) and potato cyst nematodes.
