New varieties with virus resistance identified as part of Integrated Seed Health strategy

Abstract

An important aspect of promoting the use of virus resistance is educating all stakeholders in the potato seed value chain on the role of resistance in maintaining seed quality. To this end, the International Potato Center (CIP) has used several opportunities to provide a conceptual understanding of virus resistance in plants and to provide evidence of the positive effects of using resistant varieties for maintaining seed quality and yield in Georgia.