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.
Widespread across cooler climates, northern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne hapla) causes internal and external tuber damage that reduces potato quality.
PAPAS is studying litchi tomato (Solanum sisymbriifolium) for the plant’s genetic immunity to several potato nematode species.
Research into breeding resistance to Columbia root-knot nematode into commercial potato varieties.
PAPAS is developing computational tools with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support potato nematode detection, mitigation, and management.
Developing molecular markers of Columbia root-knot nematode (M. Chitwoodi) aids in faster identification of the potato nematode races.
How potato growers can test soil for potato nematodes and the best times to collect samples.