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Potato project continues to tackle aphid levels

Supplier Albert Bartlett will compile data looking specifically at virus pressure

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Aphids remain a significant threat to potato crops, causing stunting, yield reduction, and diminished tuber quality
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Aphids remain a significant threat to potato crops, causing stunting, yield reduction, and diminished tuber quality

A project to help further control aphid numbers and combat viral infection levels in seed potato crops is to continue across Scotland. Potato supplier Albert Bartlett in partnership with Fera Science...

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