#53 Ryan Barrett - Common Scab

About this episode

Ryan Barrett discusses his research on using Minuet to reduce common scab symptoms in potatoes.

This week's episode of Spudchat is a recording of Ryan Barrett's presentation from the 2026 International Potato Technology Expo in Charlottetown, PE. In this talk, Ryan discusses his research into the use of Minuet, an in-furrow biopesticide, for reduction of common scab symptoms in processing potato varieties. A video of this presentation, along with other IPTE presentations, is available on the PEI Potato Agronomy website (www.peipotatoagronomy.com).

People in this episode

Host: Prince Edward Island Potato Board

Guest: Ryan Barrett

Topics covered

• biopesticide
• potato research
• common scab
• agriculture
• processing potatoes

Keywords

• common scab
• Minuet
• biopesticide
• potato varieties
• agronomy
• research
• IPTE

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prince Edward Island Potato Board, PEI Potato Agronomy

Products: Minuet

Places: Charlottetown, PE