Potato Research facts for kids
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Former name
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European Potato Journal |
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
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Potato Res. |
| Discipline | Agriculture |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Paul C. Struik |
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Springer Science+Business Media on behalf of the European Association for Potato Research
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Publication history
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1958-present |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
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Open access
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Hybrid |
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Impact factor
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0.771 |
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| ISSN | 0014-3065 (print) 1871-4528 (web) |
| CODEN | PORHBW |
| OCLC no. | 797732648 |
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Potato Research: Journal of the European Association for Potato Research is a special magazine for scientists. It comes out four times a year. This magazine shares new discoveries about potatoes. It covers everything from how potatoes grow to how we use them.
The magazine started in 1958. Back then, it was called the European Potato Journal. In 1970, it changed its name to Potato Research. A company called Springer Science+Business Media publishes it. They work with the European Association for Potato Research. The main editor is Paul C. Struik from Wageningen University.
Contents
What is Potato Research?
Potato Research is a scientific journal. A journal is like a special magazine for experts. It publishes articles that have been peer-reviewed. This means other potato experts check the articles. They make sure the information is correct and well-researched. This helps keep the science reliable.
Why is Potato Research Important?
This journal helps scientists and farmers learn new things. They can find out about better ways to grow potatoes. They also learn about new types of potatoes. This helps make sure we have enough food. It also helps keep potatoes healthy and strong.
Who Reads Potato Research?
Many different people read Potato Research. These include:
- Scientists who study plants
- Farmers who grow potatoes
- Researchers at universities
- Experts in food science
They all want to learn the latest news about potatoes.
How Articles Get Published
When a scientist wants to share their work, they write an article. They send it to Potato Research. The editor, Paul C. Struik, looks at it first. If it seems good, he sends it to other experts. These experts are called "peers." They read the article very carefully. They check for mistakes or things that are not clear. If they approve it, the article can be published. This process makes sure only the best research is shared.
Learning More About Potatoes
Potatoes are a very important crop around the world. They are used in many foods. Scientists are always working to improve them. They want to make potatoes grow better. They also want to make them more resistant to diseases. Journals like Potato Research help share these important discoveries.
