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The Potatoes 2.0 project, funded by a Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant and backed by the industry, is dedicated to developing a potato breeding system responsive to grower and market needs by moving the genetic processes from tetraploids (four chromosomes) to diploids (two chromosomes). While still under development in the U.S., countries like China and Europe are the leaders in diploid potato experiments.
Although excitement surrounds the potential, skepticism about success in the U.S. market still exists. Proactively combating suspicion, the team will hold various field days this summer where diploids will be displayed for field day participants, allowing growers to see them and ask questions.
Interested in seeing for yourself? Engage in one of the field days below!
- June 21 in Oregon
- July 13 in Wisconsin
- July 18 in Minnesota
- August 17 in Maine
- August 24 in Michigan
Contact Alyssa Green, Al****@*********SA.com, for more information or to get connected for a field day visit.
Read more about Diploid potatoes and the project that explores their processes.
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