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University of Idaho
Potato Storage Research Facility
3806 North 3600 East
Kimberly, ID 83341
Lab Phone: 208-423-6622


Dr. Nora Olsen; director
norao@uidaho.edu
Office Phone: 208-736-3621



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POTATO STORAGE
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DISEASE MANAGEMENT MAINTAINING QUALITY GAP MANUALNEW
SPROUT CONTROL GENERAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT  
VARIETY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SEED STORAGE  
PYSLLID AND ZEBRA CHIP MANAGEMENTNEW

Biology and Management of Potato Pysllid in Pacific Northwest Potatoes
Idaho Recommendations for Potato Psyllid and Zebra Chip Management for 2012
Potato Pysllid Identification Card

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Avoid Wounds This Harvest Season
Diagnosis & Management of Potato Storage Diseases NEW
Diagnosing Disease in the Field and Storage with Disease Test KitsNEW
Fungicide Seed Treatments for Silver Scurf Control
Intricacies of Using Phosphorous Acid for Potato Disease ControlNEW
Phosphorous Acid Efficacy on Storage Disease Control
Proper Ventilation and Tuber Quality
Silver Scurf Management in Potatoes
Silver Scurf of Potatoes
Strategies for Fusarium Dry Rot Management in StorageNEW
Storage Management Follows Proper Disease Identification
Storage Management Options for Disease Control
Table of Disinfectants Registered for use in Potato Storages in Idaho
The Use of Chlorine Dioxide in Potato Storage
White Mold and Potatoes


SPROUT CONTROL
Commercial Application of Sprout Inhibitor, CIPC, to Storage Potatoes

High-energy Ionizing Treatment for Potato Sprout Control

Organic and Alternative Methods for Potato Sprout Control in Storage
Potato Sprout Suppression from Clove Oil
Spearmint and Peppermint as Alternative Sprout Inhibitors

VARIETY STORAGE MANAGEMENT
Cultural Management of Bannock Russet Potatoes
Cultural Management of Gem Russet Potatoes
Cultural Management of Ranger Russet potatoes

Storage Management of A93157-6LS
Storage Management of Alpine Russet
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Storage Management of Alturas Potatoes  
Storage Management of Classic Russet PotatoesNEW
Storage Management of Gem Russet Potatoes
Storage Management of Summit Russet Potatoes
Storage Management for Umatilla Russet Potatoes
Storage Management of Western Russet PotatoesNEW
Specialty Potato Production and Marketing in Southern Idaho
Vinekill and Long-term Storage of Ranger Russet Potatoes

MAINTAINING QUALITY
Fresh-Pack Potatoes: Handling, Packaging, and Transportation in Refrigerated Railcars
Managing Foreign Material for Quality Idaho Potatoes
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Management Practices and Sugar End Potatoes
Potatoes Storage and Quality Maintenance in the Pacific Northwest
Pressure Bruise and Potatoes in Storage
Procedure for Specific Gravity Measurement in Potato
Research on the Impact of Light Source on Tuber Greening
Translucent End of Potatoes

Using Diabetic Glucose Meters for Potato Quality AssessmentNEW
Weight Loss in Potatoes

GENERAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT
Cleaning and Disinfecting Potato Equipment and Storage FacilitiesNEW
Cull and Waste Potato Management
Dormancy OverviewNEW
Food and Farm Safety
Green Potatoes

Options for Storing Potatoes at Home
Relative Humidity: A Key to Successful Potato Storage
Storage checklist

Temperature and Airflow: Two Aspects of Potato Storage Management

What is skin set and how do we achieve it?

SEED STORAGE
Effects of the Season on Seed Potato Physiology and Performance

Maximizing Storage Options for Seed Potatoes
Seed Physiology


GAP
Good Agricultural Practices Manual


American Journal of Potato Research
Articles


Moore, A., N. Olsen, A Carey and A. Leytem. 2011. Residual Effects of Fresh and Composted Dairy Manure Applications on Potato Production. American Journal of Potato Research (accepted; in press).

Whitworth, J.L., R.G. Novy, J.C. Stark, J.J. Pavek, D.L. Corsini, S.L. Love, N. Olsen, S. Gupta, T. Brandt, M.I. Vales, A. Mosley, S. Yilma, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, B.A. Charlton, C.C. Shock, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, J.S. Miller, and C.R. Brown. 2011. Alpine Russet: A Potato Cultivar Having Long Tuber Dormancy Making it Suitable for Processing from Long-term Storage. American Journal of Potato Research 88: 256-268.

Stark, J.C., R.G. Novy, J.L. Whitworth, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, S.L. Love, M.I. Vales, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, C.R. Brown, B.A. Charlton, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, N. Olsen and T. Brandt. 2010. Classic Russet: A Potato Cultivar with Excellent Fresh Market Characteristics and High Yields of US No. 1 Tubers Suitable for Early Harvest or Full-Season Production. American Journal of Potato Research 87:360-373.

Novy, R.G., J.L. Whitworth, J.C. Stark, S.L. Love, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, M.I. Vales, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, C.C. Shock, B.A. Charlton, C.R. Brown, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, T. Brandt, S. Gupta, and N. Olsen. 2010. Clearwater Russet: A Dual-Purpose Potato Cultivar with Cold Sweetening Resistance, High Protein Content, and Low Incidence of External Defects and Sugar Ends. American Journal of Potato Research 87:458-471.

Stark, J.C. , R.G. Novy, J.L. Whitworth, S.L. Love, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, M.I. Vales, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, C.R. Brown, N.R. Knowles, M.J. Pavek, T. Brandt, and N. Olsen. 2009. Highland Russet: A Full Season, Processing Variety with High Yields of Uniform U.S. No. 1 Tubers. American Journal of Potato Research 86:171-182.

Novy, R., J. Whitworth, J. Stark, S. Love, D. Corsini, J. Pavek, I. Vales, S. James, D. Hane, C. Shock, B. Charlton, C. Brown, N. Knowles, M. Pavek, T. Brandt, and N. Olsen. 2008. Premier Russet: A Dual-Purpose, Potato Cultivar with Significant Resistance to Low Temperature Sweetening During Long-Term Storage. American Journal of Potato Research 85:198-209.

Stark, J.C. , R.G. Novy, S.L. Love, J.L. Whitworth, D.L. Corsini, J.J. Pavek, A.R. Mosley, M.J. Pavek, N.R. Knowles, R.E. Thornton, S.R. James, D.C. Hane, N. Olsen, and I. Vales. 2007. Blazer Russet: An Early to Mid-Season Potato Cultivar with High U.S. No. 1 Yields and Good Processing and Culinary Qualities. American Journal of Potato Research 84:447-457

Hopkins, B.G., D.A. Horneck, M.J. Pavek, B.D. Geary, N.L. Olsen, J.W. Ellsworth, G.D. Newberry, J.S. Miller, R.E. Thornton and G. Harding. 2007. Evaluation of Potato Production Best Management Practices. American Journal of Potato Research 84:19-27.

Schisler D.A., P.J. Slininger, J.S. Miller, L.K. Woodell, S. Clayson and N. Olsen. 2009. Post-Harvest Applications of Zoxamide and Phosphite for Control of Potato Tuber Rots Caused by Oomycetes at Harvest. Am. J. Pot Res  86:102–111

Miller, J., N. Olsen, L. Woodell, L. Porter, and S. Clayson. 2006. Post-Harvest Applications of Zoxamide and Phosphite for Control of Potato Tuber Rots Caused by Oomycetes. Am. J. of Potato Research 83:269-278.

Frazier, M.J., G. Kleinkopf, R. Brey, and N. Olsen. 2005. Potato sprout inhibition and tuber quality after treatment with high-energy ionizing radiation. Am. J. of Potato Research 82:29-37.

Olsen, N., G. Kleinkopf, and L. Woodell. 2003. Efficacy of Chlorine Dioxide for Disease Control on Stored Potatoes.. Am. J. of Potato Research 80:387-395.

Kleinkopf, G., N. Oberg and N. Olsen. 2003. Sprout Inhibition in Storage: Current Status, New Chemistries and Natural Compounds. Am. J. of Potato Research 80:317-327.


Frazier, M.J., K. Shetty, G. Kleinkopf, and P. Nolte. 1998. Management of Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani) with Fungicide Seed Treatments and Storgae Practices. Am. J. of Potato Research. 75:129-135.

American Journal of Potato Research Abstracts


Brandt, T., G. Kleinkopf, N. Olsen and S. Love. 2005. Storage Characteristics of Alturas and Bannock Russet Potatoes. Am. J. of Potato Research 83:99.

Frazier, M.J., G. Kleinkopf, N. Olsen. 2005. The effects of clove oil treatment on potato sprouting and silver scurf control. Am. J. of Potato Research 83:110.

Woodell, L., N. Olsen, J. Miller and S. Clayson. 2005. Efficacy of Phosphorus Acid Applied Post-Harvest on Stored Tubers for Late Blight and Pink Rot Control. Am. J. of Potato Research 83:138-9.

Novy, R., S. Love, D. Corsini, J. Pavek, J. Whitworth, A. Mosley, S. James, D. Hanes, C. Shock, K. Rykbost, C. Brown, R. Thornton, N. Knowles, M. Pavek, N. Olsen and D. Inglis. 2005. Defender: A high yielding, processing potato cultivar with foliar and tuber resistance to late blight. Am. J. of Potato Research 83:126.

Olsen, N. , T.L. Brandt and J. Robbins. 2004. Production and tuber size manipulation of specialty potatoes in Southern Idaho. Am. J. of Potato Research. 81(1):78-79.

Olsen, N., J. Miller, L. Woodell, and L. Porter. 2004.Post harvest product efficacy as impacted by post-inoculation treatment interval. Am. J. of Potato Research 82:85.

Olsen, N., L.K. Woodell, G.E. Kleinkopf and A. Hornbacher. 2004. Seed storage temperature and performance. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):79.

Brandt, T., G. Kleinkopf, N. Olsen, and S. Love. 2003. Storage Management of Gem Russet and Summit Russet potatoes. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):48.

Frazier, M.J., G.E. Kleinkopf and R.R. Brey. 2003. High-energy ionizing radiation for potato sprout control. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):59-60.

Klimes, J., G. Kleinkopf, N. Olsen, and J. Miller. 2003. Hydrogen peroxide based products for potato tuber disinfestations. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):69-70.

Olsen, N., T. Brandt, and J. Robbins. 2003. Production and tuber size manipulation of specialty potatoes in Southern Idaho. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):78.

Olsen, N., L. Woodell, G. Kleinkopf, and A. Hornbacher. 2003. Seed storage temperature and performance. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):79.


Oberg, NA and GE Kleinkopf. 2003. Evaluation of an automated variable airflow ventilation system. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):78.

Woodell, L., N. Olsen, and G. Kleinkopf. 2003. Vine kill effects on Ranger Russet quality. Am. J. of Potato Research 81(1):95.

Hornbacher, A., N. Olsen, P. Nolte, and L. Woodell. 2001. The Influence of Seed Growing and Storage Temperatures on the Performance of Five Seed Potato Cultivars. Am. J. of Potato Research. 78(6):458.

Woodell, L., N. Olsen, and G. Kleinkopf. 2001. Efficacy of Chlorine Dioxide as a Disinfectant in Potato Storages. Am. J. of Potato Research. 78(6):489

Brandt, T.L., G.E. Kleinkopf and M.J. Frazier. Storage Characteristics of Six Potato Cultivars. Am. J. of Potato Research 77:393.

Frazier, M.J., G.E. Kleinkopf and T.L. Brandt. 2000. Spearmint Oil and Peppermint Oil Used as Alternative Sprout Suppressants. Am. J. of Potato Research 77: 399.

Oberg, N. A. and G. E. Kleinkopf. 2000. Effect of Methyl Jasmonate on Stored Potato Quality. Am. J. of Potato Research� 77:414

Woodell, L., G. Kleinkopf, and N. Olsen. 2000. Chlorine dioxide as a control of storage diseases in potatoes. Am. J. of Potato Research. Vol. 77(6):423.

Olsen, N.L., R.E. Thornton, A. Baritelle, and G. Hyde. 1999. The Effects of Storage on Physiological and Physical Characteristics of Seed Tubers. Am. J. of Potato Research 76(6):380.

Olsen, N.L. and R.E. Thornton. 1997. Seed Vigor as a Function of Storage Conditions. American Potato Journal 74(6):453.

Other Abstracts

Olsen, N.L., A. Baritelle, R.E. Thornton, and G. Hyde. 1999. The Influence of Storage Conditions on Physical and
Physiological Characteristics of Potato Seed Tubers. European Association for Potato Research, 14th Triennial Conference Abstracts, p. 140-141.


Olsen, N. Influences of Processing Quality: In Field and Storage. 2000. Abstracts of the 4th World Potato Congress. p. 53-54.

Olsen, N., G. Kleinkopf, and L. Woodell. 2002. Influence of Storage Conditions on Ranger Russet Tuber Quality. XXVIth International Horticultural Congress Abstracts, p. 127-8.

Olsen, N., G. Kleinkopf, and L. Woodell. 2002. Chlorine Dioxide Use in Potato. 15th Triennial Conference of the EAPR Abstracts. p. 273.


Miller, J., P. Hamm, N. Olsen, B. Geary and D. Johnson. 2004. Managing silver scurf on potatoes in storage with post-harvest fungicides and disinfestants. American Pathology Association.

Olsen, N., R.E. Thornton, A. Baritelle, and G. Hyde. 2003/4 The Influence of Storage Conditions on Physical and Physiological Characteristics of Shepody Potatoes. Potato Research 46:95-103.


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