Potato research group at the James Hutton Institute, covering breeding, genetics, pathology and more.

Joined December 2017
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Ingo Hein @JamesHuttonInst presenting at China Potato Expo and in discussions with leaders from @Cipotato including Simon Heck; Alessandra Furtado, Jianmin Xie @CCCAP, Jorge Andrade Piedra @RTB_CGIAR and Philip Kear @CCCAP
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Potato@Hutton retweeted
Thanks for visiting! Always happy to talk PCN
Two days of fascinating discussions between the PCN Action Group, PAPAS (USA), and GB PCN Forum to explore our ongoing PCN work πŸ₯”πŸͺ± Read more about individual projects here: pcnhub.ac.uk/ potatonematodes.org/ gb-potatoes.co.uk/news
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Thank you to Chrysalis and Growing Chrysalis @duntrunecommunitygarden for inviting @JamesHuttonInst "Super spuds" to your tattie holiday event. We enjoyed speaking to potato fans, young and old
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Potato@Hutton retweeted
Enjoyed writing this one! CABI Plant Health Case available now. Not just a review of current state of the industry but a good article for students, researchers and practitioners.
Hot off the press! Potato Cyst Nematodes in Scotland and Their Impact from Farm to Fork. Read the article here: cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/1… @JonPickup4 @DrMattBack @JamesAPrice94
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Consortium clinches research grant: Innovate UK funds three-year programme to study regenerative potato commercialisation. potatoreview.com/news @ResearchEmerald @DysonFarming @BangorUni @JamesHuttonInst @LightScienceTec @ColwithFarm
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Potato@Hutton retweeted
Fantastic to be back at #potatoesinpractice after the covid break. Potato growers are facing significant challenges due to the drop of crop protection chemicals, climate change and the increase in production costs. Innovation is the way forward.
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Great to meet up with potato enthusiasts from around the UK at #PotatoesInPractice. Was great that collaborators from @Cippotato CCCAP specifically came all the way to visit the institute
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T shirt competition winners and buy your BSPP T-Shirt at the BSPP T shirt Shop (teemill.com). Get your very own "Superspuds" T-shirt designed by some of our own Dundee based scientists
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for #PotatoesInPractice last week πŸ₯” The event showcased the latest developments in the #potato industry, with attendees able to witness the latest #innovations and emerging trends. @SRUC | @AgriiUK
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3 (hopefully dry) days till potatoes in practise. Come speak to @JamesHuttonIns us in the field and in our marquee for updates on our scientific progress protecting potatoes from disease
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In association with @JamesHuttonLtd who explain how the science can be applied to breeding, crop monitouring and molecular diagnostics
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Thanks to all @huttonCMS and @JamesHuttonLtd staff for their help growing, transporting plants and supporting the event on the day and to all the local contributors
πŸ₯” Mini villains and super spuds Learning about potato health & disease @JamesHuttonInst @PotatoHutton Eleanor Gilroy @HuttonCMS shares potato stories ▢️ buff.ly/3pnvGoM Super Spuds πŸ₯”#BSW23 @ScienceWeekUK #RHS23 @ScotlandRHshow #Potatoes #PlantDisease #PlantHealth
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Kids became super heros at the weekend @JamesHuttonInst as they painted sheilds and masks while they learned about how wild potatoes can help farmers fight diseases in the fields @ScotlandRHShow #RHS23
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Mini villains and Super spuds – blog by @huttonCMS Eleanor Gilroy for – @BS_PP – The British Society for Plant Pathology
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Potato@Hutton retweeted
Huge pleasure to welcome @lornaslater along to our National Potato Innovative Centre Reception today at the @ScotlandRHShow - an important time to work together on food security and sustainability.
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Potato@Hutton retweeted
Day 1 of the @ScotlandRHShow and it's been a busy one so far! Had lovely visits with the Chinese Consulate and Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack. Be sure to stop by and have an excellent @Arbikie Gin and Vodka sample and have a chat! πŸ“·Q Avenue
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Our very own Dr Ingo Hein @HuttonCMS, @JamesHuttonInst was interviewed by Brian Cox today at the @royalsociety about the scientific advances helping us improve our crops!
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Exciting new review from our @huttonCMS team "How to convert host plants into nonhosts" sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

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Potato@Hutton retweeted
Just launched the new APGC website! 🌱🌿 We look forward to sharing our latest facilities, projects and future plans with you. Find out how we are delivering #innovative solutions for #food and environmental #sustainability. Take a look: apgc.org.uk/
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