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Michigan State University (MSU)
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Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States with a number of potato research projects, in particular in the area of Potato Breeding and Genetics.
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February 16, 2025
National Chip Program Participants See Unique Value in Industry Collaboration
The success of the potato industry is built on growers’ ability to introduce new potato varieties that meet market demands. For example, when snack-size bags of potato chips were popularized, the industry responded by breeding smaller potatoes for smaller chips to fit into the bags.
February 27, 2024
Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes
Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 
February 25, 2024
Potatoes USA - Supported research into Neonic alternatives receives USDA funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.
December 22, 2023
Michigan Winter Potato Conference attendees can tour nearby facilities
As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.
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