Takeaways of PED research in Alberta with Colby Robertson Tuber Talk

For the past two years, Colby Robertson investigated the impact of soil treatments on southern Alberta fields with high pathogen levels for Verticillium and root-lesion nematode. These two pathogens are involved in potato early dying complex (PED) - a disease that can shave 15 to 30 per cent off a field’s yield potential. Robertson briefly explains the research, shares takeaways for potato growers, and talks about his own journey working with potatoes from his hometown of Carberry, Man. to where he is today in Alberta.
Editor’s note: Throughout the podcast, Colby does not use the market names of products but refers to them by active ingredients. Feel free to reach out to Colby directly or visit the show notes for more information about the research itself.
You can find Colby Robertson on Twitter and send him potato jokes at @TuberAwesome. For the full show notes, please visit potatoesincanada.com/podcasts.
The music used in this episode is Vital Signs from Purple Planet Music.