The concept of model qualification, i.e., discovering the domain over which a validated model may be properly used, was illustrated with LATEBLIGHT, a mathematical model that simulates the effect of w
The resistance gene RB, aka Rpi-blb1, is effective against most strains of the potato late blight pathogen, P. infestans. Until now, potato breeders have used a SCAR marker to screen for RB. Our objec
In 2016-2017, 9 Phytophthora infestans isolates were isolated from different potato production areas. Isolates of additional Phytophthora spp. and other pathogens obtained from China agriculture unive