Selecting Potato Varieties with Nematode Resistance
Learn about the potato selection process when evaluating crosses with nematode resistance from field trials.
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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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Success in Developing Nematode Resistant Potatoes
Targeted efforts in potato breeding programs can increase nematode resistance over time.
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Golden Nematode Impact on Potato
Cysts from golden nematode, a yield-reducing potato pest, can survive in the soil for decades, making eradication difficult.
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Breeding for Potato Cyst Nematode Resistance in Russet Market Class
Developing potato cyst nematode resistance in widely-grown russet market class potato varieties.
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Molecular Markers for Conventional Potato Breeding
Researching molecular markers that identify different potato genes associated with nematode resistance.
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Erosion of Potato Resistance to Pale Cyst Nematode
Continuous use of potato varieties with the same source of resistance causes genetic selection for stronger and/or more virulent pale cyst nematode populations.
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Factsheets | News | Research
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.
