Study reveals Four Corners potato domesticated in American Southwest by Native populations over 10,000 years ago.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century. But ...
The new study reveals an interesting relationship between potatoes and tomatoes. Nine million years ago, in the shadow of the rising Andes Mountains, a key ancestor of the beloved modern-day potato ...
They’re one of the world’s most important food crops and delicious roasted, mashed or fried, but the exact genetic origins of the humble potato have long been something of a mystery to scientists. Now ...
Potatoes have long served as a dietary cornerstone, underpinning food security and nutritional well‐being across diverse cultures. Recent interdisciplinary research has illuminated the multifaceted ...
The potato came from a surprising mashup. Spuds are a basic, delicious food for millions worldwide, yet their origin and evolution have long been a scientific mystery. Not anymore, scientists say. The ...
A practical winter potato farming guide covering crop planning, soil care, irrigation, nutrition, harvest timing, and storage ...
KHULNA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - Potato cultivation is gaining momentum across the Khulna agricultural region during the ongoing ...
The potato is one of the world’s food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century. But despite its importance ...