Colorado State University researchers in the San Luis Valley have identified the causes of potato dry rot in Colorado.
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At Colorado State University’s San Luis Valley Research Center, plant scientist Vamsi Nalam is advancing disease-resistant and climate-resilient potato varieties to help Colorado growers defend against costly viruses and strengthen the state’s potato industry.
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From Syria to Colorado’s San Luis Valley, potato pathologist Mohamad Chikh-Ali brings global expertise to help growers manage disease, improve yields, and strengthen the state’s potato industry.
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CSU researcher Ada Szczepaneic is researching how to protect quinoa in the San Luis Valley from a new pest.
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This June, Dave Holm will retire after 43 years of service to Colorado State University’s San Luis Valley Research Center and Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
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In the Amhara Region of northwest Ethiopia, the majority of farmers practice traditional subsistence farming methods. While these practices are steeped in local culture and tradition, potato growers in this region are facing a multitude of challenges.
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CSU researchers will continue exploring best practices for strong, disease-resistant potato crops in Colorado and beyond.
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