Potato Genomics and Breeding

Welcome to the Potato Genomics and Breeding lab, based at the University of Florida. The program is co-led by Dr. Marcio Resende, Dr. Lincoln Zotarelli, and Dr. Leo Hoffman and focuses on the genetic improvement of potato. The overall research goals of our program are to characterize and understand the genetic mechanisms underlying traits relevant to potato production, and to identify DNA variants that can be introduced into elite lines to improve these traits.

Potato Breeding program launches out of UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center

Highlights

· UF/IFAS has launched a potato breeding program based out of Hastings.

· These varieties will be developed to withstand Florida’s intense growing pressures including heat, humidity, pests and disease.

· The first cultivar is not expected to be available for several years.

Seed potato exhibit at "Local History Night" in St. Johns County

UF IFAS: Wrapping up pollinations in potato breeding program

Latest Publications

Florida Potato Variety Trial Report, 2023

This report is part of a series of annual variety trials conducted by the UF Horticultural Science Department that spans multiple crops and locations across the State of Florida. The annual potato variety trials are conducted at the University of Florida/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center (HAEC) Research Farm in Hastings, FL. The 2023 report includes results for seven different potato variety trials and a seasonal weather report.

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