Root2Res recently showcased its advancements at PotatoEurope 2024, held in Villers-Saint-Christophe, France, on September 11–12. The event drew around 15,000 visitors, with 80 key industry figures, including potato farmers, advisors, and economic operators, attending our session.
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Conference Highlights
Our presentation centered on comparing four advanced root phenotyping methods. Attendees were particularly engaged with how these methods can be used to identify and enhance both above-ground and below-ground traits, aiming for higher efficiency in potato breeding programs.
We also covered field methods for identifying and validating ideotype traits. This aspect of our session attracted significant interest as we demonstrated how these methods can be applied to real-world farming scenarios.
Soil and Root System Interactions
A key question from the audience was about our approach to soil and root system interactions. We explained that Root2Res takes soil types into account for trial characterization and modeling, ensuring our techniques are adaptable to various environmental conditions.
Overall, PotatoEurope 2024 was a great platform for sharing knowledge and discussing innovations in potato farming. For more details and photos from the event, visit the official ARVALIS page.
For those interested in learning more about Root2Res’s innovations and how we are advancing potato farming, visit our Knowledge Centre where you can find a Practice Abstract related to measuring potato root traits in the ridge. You can also explore detailed information on our phenotyping methods, research findings, and the impact of our work on sustainable agriculture.
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