Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are developing a drought-resistant potato breed using South American wild potato varieties.
Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are working to develop a new breed of drought-resistant potato, using wild potato varieties native to the South American Andes. The research, led by Bourlaye Fofana at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, aims to address the narrow genetic diversity in commercial potato varieties that may struggle under climate change conditions.
May 20, 2024
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