The Idaho
Center for Potato Research and Education is a virtual center made up of
faculty and staff located at the University of Idaho campus, four research
and education centers, and numerous county extension offices.
Conducts research on identification and development of disease
resistance with emphasis in potato viruses and late blight.
Results are used in support of the USDA-ARS breeding program for
development of germplasm and new varieties for the Western
United States.