Fera Science has launched a new industry-driven R&D project within the Enigma series. The Enigma IV project is focused on advancing on-farm control of spraing in potatoes explains Adam Bedford, Enigma projects director at Fera Science.
According to a report by HortNews, he says: “As with our previous Enigma research projects, we’re uniting growers, agronomists and scientists to address critical challenges facing the agri-food sector, and very much welcome other organisations to join this journey.”
The goal of Enigma IV is to improve predictive diagnostics for Tobacco Rattle Virus (TRV) – a leading cause of spraing, which has been known to damage up to 50% of potato crops.
Mr Bedford explains Fera scientists will work closely with potato specialists to develop more efficient testing processes for TRV.
Interested in becoming a partner in this project? Details here.
Source: HortNews. Full story here
Image: Adam Bedford. Credit Fera Science | HortNews
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