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PCN grave threat for seed sector

Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is already costing the seed potato sector 拢25 million per year, but this figure could rise to 拢125m per year.

Ewan Pate
clock 鈥� 2 min read
PCN grave threat for seed sector

Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is already costing the seed potato sector 25 million per year, but unless the soil borne pest is brought under control this figure could rise to 125m per year and ultimately...

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