Tag: Potato Breeding

In Sri Lanka's central highlands, the climate crisis is not a future projection but a present-day agricultural collapse. Recent catastrophic ...

Potato breeding objectives are undergoing a significant global shift, moving from a primary focus on yield to incorporating essential traits ...

In an era of rapid technological change, the fundamental process of developing a new potato cultivar remains a testament to ...

The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's ...

For nearly eight decades, Herr's has transformed raw farm commodities into a global snack empire, demonstrating the enduring power of ...

The rise of baby potatoes, or "creamers," represents one of the most significant value-creating shifts in the modern potato industry. ...

The recent nationwide Canadian launch of EarthFresh's "Butter Potatoes"—comprising Butter Golds, Butter Reds, and Butter Russets—is more than a new ...

The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically for chip ...

The retirement of Dr. S.K. Luthra after 36 years of service is not merely a personnel change; it is a ...

The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate success story; ...

Move over, VR-808 and Lady Clare. In the Sverdlovsk region, a quiet revolution in potato breeding is underway, aiming to ...

The KazAgro-2025 exhibition in Astana served as a powerful barometer for the evolving agricultural landscape in Central Asia. A key ...

Russian potato breeding has made a qualitative leap in recent years, but the toughest challenge isn’t creating varieties—it’s getting them ...

High-Altitude Innovation: How Qinghai's "Commanding Talent" Program is Revolutionizing Potato Breeding On the high plateaus of Qinghai, a pioneering scientific ...

A major international research collaboration has identified 29 key genes responsible for potato's response to environmental stress, paving the way ...

The recent discovery of a record-breaking 2-kilogram potato in Russia's Novosibirsk region has captured agricultural attention far beyond its novelty ...

For farmers, agronomists, and agricultural engineers worldwide, China's advancements in potato breeding and cultivation technologies offer valuable insights into the ...

For farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and scientists working in agriculture, technological innovation is revolutionizing potato production systems. From disease-free seedling ...

For farmers, agronomists, and agricultural engineers, the integration of technology into potato farming is revolutionizing traditional practices, delivering unprecedented efficiency, ...

In a recent feature, Vadim Makhanko, General Director of the Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences ...

In the highlands of Gangwon Province, South Korea, a quiet revolution is underway to future-proof one of the world’s most ...

Nestled in the Loess Plateau, the city of Dingxi has orchestrated one of modern agriculture's most remarkable transformations. Once known ...

For 160 years, Cornell University's potato breeding program has served as a cornerstone of American agricultural innovation, developing varieties that ...

A single Chinese region, Dingxi, has transformed its 200-year potato heritage into a modern agricultural powerhouse, producing 1.2 billion mini-tubers ...

Researchers at the Komi Scientific Center (Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences) have achieved a significant milestone with their ...

Potatoes, one of the world’s most vital crops, trace their origins back to a remarkable natural hybridization event 9 million ...

Agricultural experts in Belarus remain optimistic about the 2025 potato harvest, projecting yields comparable to last year’s 430 quintals (43 ...

Nestled along the Wei River, Weiyuan County in Gansu Province has earned its reputation as China’s “Potato Seed Capital.” On ...

Arkhangelsk Oblast has positioned itself as a leader in the production of elite seed potatoes, thanks to its favorable phytosanitary ...

At the *Belagro-2025* exhibition in Minsk, scientists from the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus showcased groundbreaking advancements in potato breeding, including the eye-catching "Wildberries" variety. ...

The Novgorod region is making significant strides in developing its own potato seed production, ensuring food security and reducing dependence ...

Agroholding "Miratorg" has taken a major step toward self-sufficiency in potato production by planting 180,000 micro-tubers grown in laboratory conditions in Kaliningrad’s open fields. ...

Researchers at the James Hutton Institute in Scotland, led by Dr. Rob Hancock, Deputy Director of the Centre for Advanced ...

Potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is notorious for causing the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s, yet it continues to ...

Nestled in the arid lands of Weiyuan County, Gansu Province, the Huichuan Potato Research Station—founded in 1965—has spent 60 years transforming the humble ...

Royal HZPC Group is poised for a historic financial year, with projected revenues surpassing €500 million—a significant increase from the ...

Based on the study conducted by researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University, led by Dr. Natalia O. Kalinina (kalinina@belozersky.msu.ru)Original research: ...

The agricultural world has just witnessed a historic milestone with the granting of plant breeders' rights for the first-ever skin-transplant ...

The Moscow region continues to assert its leadership in Russian agriculture by producing between 60,000 and 65,000 tons of seed ...

Despite being a global staple feeding over 1.3 billion people, the potato has long resisted major breeding improvements due to ...

China’s potato industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the center of this revolution is Gannongshu No. 7, ...

A groundbreaking new potato variety—developed using KeyGene’s innovative 2S1 graft hybridization technique—has been officially granted plant breeders’ rights by the ...

Following a year marked by severe potato seed shortages, the agricultural sector cautiously moves toward stability. Seed companies are actively ...

A Longstanding Challenge for China's Potato Industry Potatoes play a vital role in China’s agriculture, with the country leading the ...

Potato Cancer: A Threat to Crops and the EconomyPotato cancer, caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum, is a serious problem ...

In an effort to rejuvenate seed potato stocks, the laboratory at Irkutsk State Agrarian University named after A. A. Ezhevsky ...

Agrico Research begins renovating its laboratories to boost potato breeding innovation. This strategic investment focuses on advancing research capabilities, enhancing ...

Potato Breeding in Russia: A Long Road to Independence Potatoes are a staple in Russia, yet the country has long ...

A Science of Taste and Texture Behind every bag of golden, crispy chips is a world of meticulous research and ...

In Eastern Africa, the potato is more than just a staple crop—it’s a key economic driver for smallholder farmers and ...