AGROTECHNOLOGY
AGROTECHNOLOGY
Russet Potatoes Lead the Way: Dominating U.S. Potato Acreage Across Top-Producing States
When it comes to potato production in the United States, the Russet variety reigns supreme. Renowned for its versatility in...
Evaluation of antagonistic activity of DAPG-producing fluorescent pseudomonads from rhizospheres of Solanaceous crops for biocontrol of bacterial wilt
Pseudomonads produce a wide array of antimicrobial compounds including 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG), which possess a broad-spectrum antagonistic effect against phytopathogens. Rhizospheric...
Unraveling the Potato-Pathogen ‘Arms Race’ After the Irish Famine: New Insights into Plant Resistance and Pathogen Evolution
The 1840s Irish potato famine stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact plant diseases can have on food...
Bolivia’s Native Potatoes: Efforts to Preserve Biodiversity in the Face of Market and Climate Challenges
Bolivia's potato heritage is as rich as its diverse landscapes. With over 2,400 varieties of native potatoes, the country is...
Epitrix flea beetles: new threats to potato production in Europe
Epitrix tuberis and E. cucumeris are major pests of potatoes in North America. E. tuberis causes the most serious damage because the larval feeding can...
Si-POTA: Revolutionizing Potato Cultivation with IoT Technology
The Si-POTA project, spearheaded by students Satrio Budi Arifin, Ahmad Ardiansyah, Fadhila Khatami Putra, Anggita Nurisa Maharani, and Chosy Isni...
Seaweed-Based Fertilizers: A Natural Defense Against Potato Blight in Organic Farming
Potato blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a major concern for potato growers. The disease thrives in humid...
Potato haulm destruction: desiccation
Haulm destruction in potatoes can be achieved by mechanical or chemical methods or using a combination of the two. Bed...
Potato cyst nematodes: devastating pests
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an important global food since they are rich incarbohydrates and offer significant amounts of protein, vitamins,...
Emilia-Romagna Boosts Potato and Sugar Beet Sectors with New Regional Funding
Potatoes are a cornerstone of Emilia-Romagna's agricultural economy, particularly notable for the production of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)...
