potato storage News
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Lumex Instruments presents qPCR microchips for rapid detection of potato pathogens in Charlottetown
Lumex Instruments invites you to International Potato Technology Expo on February 21-22 to demonstrate a robust, cost-effective, and ready-to-use diagnostic tool for potato pathogens detection. At the expo, we will present microchip based real time PCR analyzer AriaDNA. This instrument may prove beneficial to growers, field-men, extension personnel, pathogen testing labs, and seed potato storage ...
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16th congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP)
From 28 September until 2 October, the 16th congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) took place. This year it was held in Bogotá, Colombia. GITAH-papa, the cluster of Dutch exporting companies in the potato chain (a.o. APH Group), was represented on this congress with an information stand. Furthermore some GITAH members gave presentations regarding their view on storage of ...
By APH Group
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Predictions for the storage season ahead
Current weather forecasts predict that rain and unsettled conditions are likely as we move into the autumn, and this may create challenges for growers with concerns about potato storage and disease control this season. Store cleanliness and hygiene should also be top priority for growers before harvest. “I can’t stress enough the value of ensuring the correct preparation has been ...
By Certis UK
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Pesticide distributors in Washington State fined over $35,000 for illegal imports and mislabeled products (WA)
Three pesticide distributors working in Washington State will be fined over $35,000 for mislabeling products and importing illegal pesticides, according to EPA orders. Skyline Chemical, LLC, Axss USA and Pace International will pay penalties for violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Skyline failed to follow proper pesticide registration and labeling rules, which ...
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Second Sino - EU Potato workshop planned for 2016
From 22 - 24 July, 2015, a first workshop on sustainable potato production and processing in China was held. The workshop was organized by Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Science (HAAS), Strategic Alliance for Industrial Technology Innovation of Potato (SAITIP) and Wageningen UR, with support from various parties. It was decided that a second workshop will be held during 2016 in Zhangjiakou ...
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Ancient crops preserved for future generations in Arctic seed vault
Varieties of one of the world's most important staple crops will be stored for perpetuity deep in the Arctic ice today. José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is joining scientific experts and delegations from Peru, Costa Rica and Norway to witness a ceremony here this afternoon that will help to preserve these vital ...
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