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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Breeding Potatoes for Columbia Root-Knot Nematode Resistance
Research into breeding resistance to Columbia root-knot nematode into commercial potato varieties.
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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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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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Evaluating Economic Impact of Potato Nematodes
Research addressing the potential profitability of nematode resistant potato varieties.
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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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Why Industry Participation Matters in Potato Breeding
Potato breeders and the nematologists who support them need guidance from the potato industry about what constitutes a winner.
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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.
