Potato 2.0: Progress with Diploid Potato Breeding, Dr. Dave Douches
Breeding the potato at the diploid level is a breeding concept that will lead to more efficient variety development. For this to occur, we need to develop the germplasm. We are making positive efforts towards the market traits, disease resistance (scab, late blight and PVY), insect resistance to Colorado potato beetle and self-compatibility. We will discuss both the progress and challenges that we face to have diploid potato varieties.
Renowned potato breeder Dr. Dave Douches will update the industry the MSU potato breeding and genetics program is making towards diploid potato varieties.
Wednesday, January 28
10:15am-10:45am
Cheboygan Room
About The Speaker
Dr. David Douches
David S. Douches, with over 40 years of experience in potato breeding, genetics and biotechnology, has an active potato breeding program directed toward the development of improved cultivars in Michigan for 38 years. The focus of the program is to develop new cultivars for Michigan’s potato industry by integrating new genetic engineering/ gene editing with conventional breeding efforts. Key traits targeted for improvement Colorado potato beetle resistance, disease resistance to scab, late blight, PVY, and chip processing from long-term storage. This breeding and biotech effort has expanded to include diploid breeding.
