Tag: Potato Genomics

A landmark German research initiative is undertaking the most comprehensive genetic analysis of potato cultivars ever attempted, aiming to unlock hidden traits for yield, resilience, and sustainability by sequencing a ...

Potatoes feed more than 1.3 billion people globally, yet breeding improvements have been surprisingly limited over the past century. Many of the most widely grown potato varieties today—such as Russet ...

Despite being a global staple feeding over 1.3 billion people, the potato has long resisted major breeding improvements due to its complex genetics. The crop’s tetraploid nature—with four sets of ...

Potato Cancer: A Threat to Crops and the EconomyPotato cancer, caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum, is a serious problem for agriculture. Its spores can remain in the soil for ...