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Rethinking Diagnostic Detection Methods for PVY and Other Potato Viruses Innovative researchers continue to focus on ensuring seed potatoes in Wisconsin are of the highest quality
By Brooke Babler, Dr. Kutay Ozturk, John Hammel and Dr. Amanda Gevens
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Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program (WSPCP) has been to provide seed potato planting stock that is healthy and without varietal mixture. This goal continues to be the incentive of the program as we advance forward. Although there have been some recent changes within the program, staff continues to focus on ensuring seed potatoes in Wisconsin are of the highest quality. In addition, research continues to be a driving force in Wisconsin to maintain a thriving seed industry. In this article, we explore interesting research topics that advance and innovate certification testing of the future. WHAT IS PVY? Potato virus Y (PVY) is an economically important pathogen of solanaceous crops worldwide, and currently the most important viral
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Above: Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program staff and college graduate students observe the PVY plots at the University of Wisconsin Extension Langlade County Airport Potato Research Station, in Antigo, during summer 2022.
