Conducts research on seed potato quality and performance, potato late blight management, specialty potatoes, and potato storage management.

Provides statewide support for efficient and effective potato production and storage management. Directs an extension management program in cooperation with extension and research faculty related to economical, effective, and sustainable production and storage technology of potatoes. Disseminates information regarding research, new technology and management practices.

Research Reports Links
Alternative sprout suppressants
Efficacy of chlorine dioxide in potato storage
Processing quality in storage Effects of the season on seed potato physiology and performance
Food and farm safety
Processing quality in storage

Production & Management Topics Links
Seed & Planting Management
Tuber Quality
Storage Management

Website
Potato Storage Homepage
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

References for Recent Publications

Kleinkopf, G.E., N.A. Oberg and N.L. Olsen. 2003. Sprout Inhibition in Storage: Current Status, New Chemistries and Natural Compounds. Am J Potato Research 80:317-327.
 
Olsen, N., G. Kleinkopf, and L. Woodell. 2003. Efficacy of Chlorine Dioxide for Disease Control on Stored Potatoes. American Journal of Potato Research. 80:387-395.

Olsen, N., J. Robbins, T. Brandt, R. Lanting, J. Parr, C. Jayo and C. Falen. 2003. Specialty Potato Production and Marketing in Southern Idaho. University of Idaho CIS Bulletin 1110.

Olsen, N. and B. Geary. 2002. Managing Foreign Material for Quality Idaho Potatoes. University of Idaho CIS Bulletin #1104.

Olsen, N., P. Nolte, G. Harding and B. Ohlensehlen. 2001. Cull and Waste Potato Management. University of Idaho CIS Bulletin #814.

Olsen, Nora L., Larry K. Hiller and Loretta J. Mikitzel. 1996. The Dependence of Internal Brown Spot Development upon Calcium Fertility in Potato Tubers. Potato Research 39:165-178