Oregon State University (OSU)

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The Oregon State University (OSU) and its extension service devote a significant amount of effort to potato research, in areas such as variety development, Crop Management, Weed Control, Disease Control and Insect Control.

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Northwest Potato Research Consortium has awarded grants for 37 regional potato projects
May 11, 2017

Northwest Potato Research Consortium has awarded grants for 37 regional potato projects

The Northwest Potato Research Consortium recently approved a combined $1.5 million in grant funding to 37 research projects.
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McDonald's accepts additional potato varieties for its fries
November 29, 2016

McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet

In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
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Salty, sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and... starchy?
September 08, 2016

Salty, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Umami, and... Starchy?

Scientists have found evidence that humans can pick up a sixth taste associated with carbohydrate-rich foods. The findings might explain why we love such starchy foods so much.
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Researchers looking for genes to make potatoes resistant to nematodes
June 29, 2016

Searching for genes to make potatoes resistant to nematodes

Potato breeders at Oregon State University are working to identify the gene that makes certain potatoes resistant to nematodes, which could then be used to create new varieties.
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  • Corvallis, Oregon 97331
    United States

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