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Researchers Uncover 61 Potato Varieties to Combat Scab Disease

3/4/2025

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Researchers are on a mission to boost the genetic diversity of diploid potatoes to tackle the persistent threat of common scab disease, a major concern for Canadian farmers. They’ve discovered 61 resilient varieties from a pool of 384 diploid clones, setting the stage for further testing in commercial fields to create robust, market-ready potato varieties.

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Story summary

Researchers are on a mission to boost the genetic diversity of diploid potatoes to tackle the persistent threat of common scab disease, a major concern for Canadian farmers. They’ve discovered 61 resilient varieties from a pool of 384 diploid clones, setting the stage for further testing in commercial fields to create robust, market-ready potato varieties.