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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PAPAS Newsletter: Systems Approach Controlling Nematodes in US Potato Production
Read our newsletter to learn more about the PAPAS project goals, research team, and industry impact of potato nematodes.
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Pale Cyst Nematode Diagnostics in Potato (Video)
Research to help determine the impact of pale cyst nematode population densities on different potato varieties.
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Developing Pale Cyst Nematode Resistant Potatoes (Video)
Researchers at the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are working to develop potatoes resistant to the pale cyst nematode.
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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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Sampling and Diagnosis of Potato Nematode Populations
How potato growers can test soil for potato nematodes and the best times to collect samples.
