DuRPh

DuRPh - Durable Resistance against Phytophthora through cisgenic marker-free modification A fundamental and applied research project aiming to develop potato cultivars with a durable and a high level of resistance against the main potato disease, late blight or Phytophthora. DuRPh aims to contribute to a more sustainable potato cultivation in the Netherlands and abroad. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation has commissioned the project. Wageningen UR implements the research.

Approach and Background DuRPh researchers want to provide potatoes additional resistance genes originating from other potato plants, in particular wild relatives. When crossing with wild relatives, many unwanted 'wild' properties come along, such as ugly tubers and bitter tastes. With genetic modification, this problem does not exist.    Genetic modification   Resistance management   Communication »  more Approach and Background