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potato varieties

Coverage of potato varieties in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 11:53 UTCMost recent: Apr 22 · 11:53 UTC
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David Douchesperson1Michigan State Universityorganization1National Chip Programorganization1Better Made Snack Foodsorganization1U.S. Department of Agricultureorganization1Nigeriaplace1Kenyaplace1
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  • SCIENCEApr 22 · 11:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn’t done

    Researchers led by David Douches at Michigan State University have developed improved potato varieties for chips, including a bioengineered strain that maintains sugar balance in cold storage. The National Chip Program collaborates with universities and companies like Better Made Snack Foods to breed disease-resistant potatoes, supporting both U.S. chip production and global food security in countries like Nigeria and Kenya.