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Home » Scientists discover potato varieties resistant to pests

Scientists discover potato varieties resistant to pests

Scientists discover potato varieties resistant to pests

23 Jan 2023

potato cyst nematodes (PCN)
potato cyst nematodes (PCN)
“Although we are already aware of potato varieties that do not allow PCN to multiply as they are resistant to infection, they can still cause significant yield losses as despite the resistance, the root systems can still be eaten away by the pests. Therefore, farmers are experiencing reduced yields or are reliant on a PCN pesticide (nematicides) which may not be available in the future"
The James Hutton Institute

The findings of a ground-breaking farm trial investigating potato varieties resistant to crop-destroying potato cyst nematodes (PCN) were revealed last week at the James Hutton Institute (JHI) in Invergowrie.

The PCN Action Scotland Winter Conference welcomed delegates from the Scottish farming community and shared updates from a 2022 trial to tackle the threat of the major potato pests.

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