News on Potato Varieties and Seed

Colorful and high in anti-oxidant potato clones with commercial potential developed by Neiker Tecnalia
April 24, 2013
Colorful and high in anti-oxidant potato clones with commercial potential developed by Neiker Tecnalia
The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has created four new potato clones which are characterised by their high antioxidant content, their good production both in size and number of tubers, as well as by their ...
Presentan primer recetario de papas nativas multicolores en Perú
April 12, 2013
Presentan primer recetario de papas nativas multicolores en Perú
Son 56 recetas registradas por alumnos de gastronomía del Instituto Continental de la ciudad de Huancayo, y forma parte del proyecto de recuperación y conservación de la biodiversidad de papas nativas.
The case of the poison potato
March 25, 2013
The case of the poison potato
In the late 1960s, researchers from the US Department of Agriculture, Penn State University, and the Wise Potato Chip Company teamed up breed a very special potato, which they named the Lenape.
Potato Plants with Bacterial Wilt symptoms (Courtesy: International Potato Center)
March 24, 2013
Scientists work to save the Irish potato in Kabale, Uganda
The potato (Irish) that has fed the people of southwestern Uganda (Kabale) for generations is being threatened by several pests and diseases, including the potato bacterial wilt.
Red Potatoes
March 23, 2013
Papa de origen argentino será introducida en Nicaragua
A fin de garantizar la seguridad alimentaria del pueblo, el Instituto Nicaragüense de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), está en proceso de validación y estudio de nuevas variedades de semilla para la siembra de papa.
Invitan a Chile a alianza para monitoreo de la diversidad genética de las papas nativas
March 15, 2013
Invitan a Chile a alianza para monitoreo de la diversidad genética de las papas nativas
Una invitación a participar en una alianza para el monitoreo de la diversidad genética de las papas nativas, denominada “Iniciativa Chirapaq La Ruta del Arcoiris”, que está encabezando el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), formuló Stef De Haan, inv...
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Discovery of genetic mechanism allowing potato cultivation in northern latitudes
March 08, 2013
Discovery of genetic mechanism allowing potato cultivation in northern latitudes
An international team of scientists headed by Wageningen University has discovered a genetic mechanism which allows potato plants to develop tubers during the long days of spring and summer in northern latitudes.
Whole Foods Market makes GMO labeling mandatory as of 2018
March 08, 2013
Whole Foods Market makes GMO labeling mandatory as of 2018
Whole Foods Market announced today at Natural Products Expo West that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate if they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Boulder Canyon Natural Foods Receives Non-GMO Project Verified Seal For Its Kettle-Cooked Chips
March 04, 2013
Boulder Canyon Natural Foods Receives Non-GMO Project Verified Seal For Its Kettle-Cooked Chips
Boulder Canyon Natural Foods®, a leading natural snack food manufacturer is proud to announce that it has successfully enrolled its kettle-cooked potato chips in the Non-GMO Project
Famine potato revived: Irish Lumpers available in the run-up to St Patrick's day
March 04, 2013
Famine potato revived: Irish Lumpers available in the run-up to St Patrick's day
The Irish Lumper potato has been cultivated once more by County Antrim farmer Michael McKillop who has a keen interest in history.
February 20, 2013
GMO Labeling Bill Introduced in US Congress
Today Colorado’s Jared Polis will announce, outside a reborn organic retail store in Boulder, that he is introducing a federal bill in Congress to mandate the labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms in all 50 states.
Potato late blight
February 19, 2013
University of Maine looking for blight-resistant potatoes
Potato breeding developments being researched by graduate students in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences of the University of Maine look to save the future of Maine’s iconic crop.
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Genetic modification likely for potatoes, researcher says
February 07, 2013
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BASF drops GM spud plans in EU
February 06, 2013
BASF drops GM spud plans in EU
The ever changing story of Europe's relationship with biotechnology took another twist recently when the giant German chemical firm BASF announced it was halting the development of all its GM potato varieties in Europe.
Analizan metodologías para restar efectos del cambio climático en la papa
February 04, 2013
Analizan metodologías para restar efectos del cambio climático en la papa
El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (Inia) inauguró esta mañana una importante reunión de científicos internacionales, que vienen desarrollando metodologías y herramientas moleculares eficientes, para contrarrestar los efectos que está producie...
Gourmandine Potato variety soon available in the United Kingdom
February 04, 2013
Gourmandine Potato variety soon available in the United Kingdom
During the upcoming Fruit Logistica, Agrico will sign a contract with the UK firm Albert Bartlett, who will shortly introduce the Gourmandine potato variety in the United Kingdom.
Bolivia: Nueva variedad de papa triplica rendimiento e ingresa al mercado con gran éxito (Cortesía: Agraria.pe)
January 21, 2013
Bolivia: Nueva variedad de papa triplica rendimiento e ingresa al mercado con gran éxito
La papa denominada "Marcela"es una nueva variedad que ya se encuentra en los centros de abasto bolivianos y que puede producir entre 30 y 40 toneladas por hectárea en condiciones óptimas del suelo y humedad cuando otras variedades producen de...
January 18, 2013
Protestors face court for destroying GMO potato field in Belgium
The trial of eleven protesters who in 2011 destroyed a field of genetically modified potatoes started before Dendermonde magistrates on Tuesday.

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