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Posted by Stephanie Rogers on
November 27, 2018
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The ongoing research on wireworm controlĀ in potatoes using RNAi technology performed by postdoc Dr. Jyoti Joshi from Dr. Gefu Wang-Pruskiās lab has drawn the attentionĀ of theĀ national potato industry.Ā
The article outlining the research is featured in the latest āSPUDSMARTā magazine. This magazine is the most important and popular publication for potato growersĀ andĀ potato industries in Canada.Ā Ā
Wireworm pest has become a major threat to potato production, particularly in Atlantic Canada. For the full article, please visit: Ā
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