We need your he help so we can map out where this problem weed is an issue. We need to know where it's a problem, how you're managing it and then we're doing some herbicide resistance testing too. Here's how you can collect a sample for testing: …
Niab Analytical Services provides assessment of fungal, bacterial and viral infections of tuber samples. Such assessments enable high quality seed to be identified, highlights potential problems ahead of planting and supports development of targeted IPM …
One of the major threats to the health of seed potato crops is the transmission of viruses by aphids. The viruses may be persistent (e.g. Potato Leaf Roll Virus; PLRV) or non-persistent (e.g. potyviruses such as PVY, PVA). This distinction is important in …
Tuber samples submitted for visual disease assessment are examined macroscopically (without magnification) for all common potato pathogens and any physical damage (resulting from pest or handling). The incidence (% of tubers affected) and severity (extent …
Seed stocks which may emerge irregularly or have incomplete emergence in the field can be identified by using a germination test. Dormancy in potatoes is controlled by internal cues as well as environmental cues (endodormancy and ecodormancy). Tuber age …
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) Globodera pallida and G. rostochiensis are serious pests of potatoes and cause large yield losses. PCN are easily spread and may remain dormant in the soil without a potato crop for more than 10 years. Free-living nematodes are …
Research interests Dr Matevz Papp-Rupar, Molecular Plant Pathology PhD, Biotechnology MSc, is a research leader in the pest and pathogen ecology team at NIAB in East Malling, with over 10 years' experience in plant pathology. His early research at the …
The Eastern AgriTech Innovation Hub , a specialist Soham-based crop and food waste research centre, has completed a £1.25 million upgrade of its facilities, including investment in growing facilities, green technology and power production. The investment, …
Transformation of a number of species are currently undertaken including cereals (wheat, rice and barley) plus oilseed rape, potato and medicago. Several other species, including legumes are currently in development. CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing has been …
With the rapid development of sequencing technology and plant genomics, substantial plant genotype datasets have been made available, providing insights into plant genetics as well as facilitating precision breeding and crop improvement in recent years. …
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