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The potato belongs to the family Solanaceae-Solanaceae L., genus Solanum L., belongs to the section Tuberarium (Dun.) Buk., Forming tubers.The general center for the emergence of cultivated potatoes is the coast of Chile, where the cultivated species…
It was supposed to be for one year only when the Prince Edward Island provincial government placed a moratorium on high capacity wells for irrigation in 2001. Instead, it lasted for two decades, causing countless potato crops…
The new Red Fox potato has a very P.E.I. name —and is also a first in the history of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. The Potato Board purchased the rights to the new variety from the Agriculture…
We continue to publish the material of the seminar on methods for assessing the quality of seed potatoes (sampling, tuber analysis, diagnostics of pathogens).An important place should be given to variety change and variety renewal.To maintain potato…
There was a seminar in Potato Lorkh Institute from 16 to 18 November about law regulation and methods of assessing the quality of seed potatoes (selection, tuber analysis, diagnosis of pathogens).We will publish an overview of some…
Features of RED SKY RED SKY is a variety of the producer Dutch AGROPLANT B. V, distributed in Spain by VAN RIJN SEEDS S. L. The variety is moderately early, red-skin and yellow flesh clear. Its round shape and its high percentage…
E Green Global, an agricultural biotech company, has scored the world’s first-ever success in commercialising the Microtuber Technology, allowing for the fast production of cheap, disease-free seed potatoes, and bringing hopes of resolving global food insecurity. Estimated…
Root Zero – Puffin Produce’s certified carbon neutral potatoes, grown using sustainable farming practices to remove carbon dioxide, to create healthy soil, and to increase local biodiversity – have been launched into 200 Co-op stores across the…
Whether carbohydrates are sent to the leaves or tubers depends largely on plant hormones, which regulate all aspects of plant development.
The United Potato Growers of Canada report on the 2021 Harvest as it is in its final stages. Most provinces (with the exception of British Columbia) have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without cool temperatures or wet conditions. Yields have…
NEW data shows volume sales of fresh Gold potatoes in the US outpacing sales of Reds, Russets and Whites, which is encouraging news for growers harvesting the yellow-flesh varieties. Volume sales (in terms of pounds) of fresh…
Soiltech Wireless has a soil moisture sensor which is cheaper than competitors and can do more than just monitor water.
