What lies beneath: WSU team studies soil-borne potato disease with help from NSF, USDA
Scientists take on a destructive, emerging complex of diseases facing potato growers.
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Researchers to help water flow more freely to farms, fish and people with USDA grant
New technology and management approaches could help the West’s precious water flow more efficiently for farmers, residents and fish, thanks to pioneering work by scientists at Washington State University. “Water is a valuable resource for everything from food production to drinking water, recreation and a healthy ecosystem,” said Jonathan Yoder, director of the State of […]
June 21: See WSU potato research in action at Othello field day
Potato experts at Washington State University share the latest in disease defense, production advances and new varieties at the Potato Field Day, Thursday, June 21. The free event is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WSU’s Othello Research Unit at 1471 West Cox Road, Othello, Wash. Following a tour and discussions, lunch will be provided. […]
New potatoes make great fries
WSU researchers are part of a team that developed new potato varieties with lower environmental impact, and were recently accepted by McDonald’s for their french fries.
Want fries with that? Stealth potato virus threatens industry
Newly emerged viruses threaten the U.S. potato industry, including potatoes grown in Washington.
Several newly evolved strains of the disease known as potato virus Y, or PVY, can render potatoes unmarketable and reduce crop yield. What’s worse is the new viruses are particularly difficult to detect with the naked eye.
