The SSCR is a non-profit society that connects researchers, farmers, agronomists, and industry professionals to advance crop research and sustainable agriculture in Scotland. It operates through sub-committees focused on: combinable and energy crops; soft fruit; and potatoes.
The meeting is free for members, and potential members too. Members who can attend are encouraged to bring along other farmers or farming-linked stakeholders who may also consider joining the society. Non-members can become members of the SSCR for £15 on the day.
The event will be held in person at The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, within the Crop Innovation Centre.
Programme
12:00 – Registration and pre-meeting lunch
Presentations
13:00 – Welcome and introduction
Andy Stevens, Chair of the SSCR Potato Committee
13:10 – Update on GB Potatoes
Scott Walker, CEO, GB Potatoes
13:30 – Can chitinivorous microbes really digest PCN eggshells?
James Price: The James Hutton Institute
13:50 – BlackPot: Using Potato DNA to Help Breed Varieties That Resist Blackleg Disease
Sanjeev Sharma, The James Hutton Institute
14:10 – Systematic analysis of Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) symptom development in Scottish potato cultivars to produce a guide for rogueing
Eugene Ryabov, The James Hutton Institute
14:30 – Refreshment break
15:00 – Update from Seed Potato Organisation (SPO)
Mike Wilson, Chair, Seed Potato Organisation (SPO)
15:20 – New potato varieties for management of PCN in East Africa
John Jones, The James Hutton Institute
15:40 – Factors affecting tuber formation
Rob Hancock, The James Hutton Institute
16.00 – National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC)
Ian Toth, The James Hutton Institute
16:20 – Final remarks and meeting close
