News on Potato Varieties and Seed

Colored Potatoes Shown To Decrease Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage
January 03, 2011
Colored Potatoes Shown To Decrease Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage
In the first known study to address the effects of potato consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammation in humans, a team of research scientists worked with a group of Washington adult males to test the hypothesis that antioxidants from colored potatoes would decrease susceptibility to chronic diseases.
Aeroponics set to improve potato yields in Kenya
December 29, 2010
Aeroponics set to improve potato yields in Kenya
The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (Kari) has introduced a new farming technology for breeding multiple disease free potato tubers in a bid to achieve a widespread take-off in productivity for the country’s potato farmers.
December 20, 2010
Unique partnership continues between Pisaq Potato Park and International Potato Center
A special ceremony, held on December 6 celebrated the signing of a renewed agreement between the International Potato Center and the Pisaq Potato Park’s Association of Communities - represented by the Association ANDES.
BASF for news
December 15, 2010
AVEBE en BASF Plant Science ontwikkelen Phytophthora resistente Amylopectine zetmeelaardappel
De aardappelzetmeel producent AVEBE en het plantenbiotechnologie bedrijf BASF Plant Science hebben vandaag een Research & Development samenwerking aangekondigd op het gebied van plantenbiotechnologie.
Research, largely carried out at Plant Research International, part of Wageningen UR, shows that it is indeed possible to develop potatoes that produce new, better sustainable raw materials.
December 07, 2010
Wageningen University identifies tools to modify potato starch granules
It is possible to breed potatoes in such a way that they produce new types of starch for use as a new and improved plant-based raw material in the construction, paper, glue, fodder and food industries.
Universidad de Wageningen
December 07, 2010
La Universidad de Wageningen identifica herramientas para modificar los gránulos de almidón de la papa
Ya es posible cultivar papas cuyo almidón es la materia prima para la producción de papel, pegamento, forraje y alimentos.
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Potato Agronomist Jeff Stark receives innovation award
November 30, 2010
Potato Agronomist Jeff Stark receives innovation award
Potato agronomist Jeff Stark was one of three plant breeders who were honored with Innovation Awards from the University of Idaho Technology Transfer Office.
Wageningen University
November 29, 2010
Aardappels met nieuw soorten zetmeelkorrels ontwikkeld door Wageningen University
Het is mogelijk om zetmeelaardappels zó te veredelen dat ze nieuwe soorten zetmeel maken, als nieuwe, betere groene grondstof voor nieuwe toepassingen, zoals in de bouw en in de papier-, lijm-, diervoeder- en voedingsmiddelenindustrie.
Aeroponics: Newco produces seed potatoes in the open air
November 11, 2010
Aeroponics: Newco produces seed potatoes in the open air
Soil is no longer necessary for growing potatoes, at least for growing seed potatoes.
November 11, 2010
Perú lanza nueva variedad de papa denominada INIA 317 – Altiplano
En presencia de las principales autoridades del departamento de Puno, se realizó el lanzamiento de la nueva variedad de papa denominada INIA 317 – ALTIPLANO, la cual cuenta con características que la hacen un producto de excelente calidad y cualidad pa...
NEWCO y Neiker-Tecnalia llevan a cabo proyecto para producir tubérculos por aeroponía
November 11, 2010
NEWCO y Neiker-Tecnalia llevan a cabo proyecto para producir tubérculos por aeroponía
La tierra ya no es necesaria para el cultivo de patatas. Al menos, para el cultivo de patatas de siembra. NEWCO, Sociedad para la transferencia de tecnología en patata, en colaboración con El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, Neik...
Logo of the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI).
November 08, 2010
KARI develops potato varieties suitable for chips manufacturing in Kenya
The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (Kari) is testing new potato varieties ahead of a planned release next April for mid- and high-altitude regions.
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November 03, 2010
Native potatoes put biodiversity on a plate and on the agenda
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October 29, 2010
NDSU researchers see great potential in colorful potatoes
Among the hundreds of potato varieties that North Dakota State University researchers work with, some are certainly eye-catching.
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October 29, 2010
Endeavour, Taisiya: twee nieuwe aardappelrassen van Den Hartigh
Het handelshuis Den Hartigh in Emmeloord demonstreert begin november twee nieuwe aardappelrassen. Het gaat om het chipsras Endeavour en het consumptieras Taisiya.
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October 25, 2010
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October 17, 2010
Agrico promoot culinaire Gourmandine aardappel
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