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A University of Idaho researcher says he's optimistic efforts to develop genetically modified potatoes will resurface.

The ever changing story of Europe's relationship with biotechnology took another twist recently when the giant German chemical firm BASF announced it was halting the development of all its GM potato varieties in Europe.

El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (Inia) inauguró esta mañana una importante reunión de científicos internacionales, que vienen desarrollando metodologías y herramientas moleculares eficientes, para contrarrestar los efectos que está producie...

During the upcoming Fruit Logistica, Agrico will sign a contract with the UK firm Albert Bartlett, who will shortly introduce the Gourmandine potato variety in the United Kingdom.

La papa denominada "Marcela"es una nueva variedad que ya se encuentra en los centros de abasto bolivianos y que puede producir entre 30 y 40 toneladas por hectárea en condiciones óptimas del suelo y humedad cuando otras variedades producen de...

The trial of eleven protesters who in 2011 destroyed a field of genetically modified potatoes started before Dendermonde magistrates on Tuesday.

The Polish government has banned cultivation of certain genetically modified (GM) strains of maize and potatoes, according to a government statement on January 2.

In a rare joint statement the world's three largest french fry manufacturers spell out that they do not use genetically modified potatoes to produce their french fries in China.

Oregon State University once again has a plant breeder leading its potato development efforts after filling a position that was vacant for nearly two years: Sagar Sathuvalli.

On Thursday 8 November Agrico opened its annual Presentation of Varieties and Seedlings at its breeding company Agrico Research in Bant.

HZPC will highlight pomme couleur, a range of potato varieties wwith a colourful appearance and various functional ingredients.

California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...

“Het winnen van de Food Valley Award is geweldig. We zijn nu in een fase beland dat het zo goed gaat dat we op zoek zijn naar partners en daar helpt het winnen van zo’n prijs enorm”, aldus Pim Lindhout, hoofd Research &Development Solynta.

Papas que contienen niveles más altos de los carotenoides beneficiosos son el resultado de estudios por científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS) para mejorar una de las hortalizas más populares en EE.UU.

IssAndes, cuyas siglas significan Innovación para la seguridad y la soberanía alimentaria en la región andina, es un proyecto financiado y apoyado técnicamente por la Unión Europea (UE) y el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP), cuyo objetivo principa...

Potatoes with higher levels of beneficial carotenoids are the result of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) studies to improve one of America's most popular vegetables.

This year, Agrico's potato variety Gourmandine was awarded the much coveted French quality award ‘Saveur de l’Année 2013’ (‘Taste of the Year 2013’) for the third time.

Preventing activity of a key enzyme in potatoes could help boost potato quality by putting an end to cold-induced sweetening, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.