Potatoes

Study finds inexpensive tubers comparable to commercial carbohydrate products in trained cyclists

Researchers have developed a technique to analyze potato chips' physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow, which they say could be used to help formulate a tastier low-fat snack

Findings will help restaurants and food producers make potato-based foods that better align with consumer expectations and desires

Scientists evaluate starch digestibility, nutrient availability

Managing the beetle costs tens of millions of dollars every year, but this is a welcome alternative to the billions of dollars in damage it could cause if left unchecked

A research team has gained new insights into how the potato was domesticated and how its DNA evolved over time

Examining the ancestors of the modern, North American cultivated potato has revealed a set of common genes and important genetic pathways that have helped spuds adapt over thousands of years

New findings reinforce recent research that suggests cultures with plant-based diets tend to have lower colon cancer rates than cultures with meat-based diets

Genetics techniques will play an important role in breeding better potatoes

Archaeological study is the first to identify a spud-bearing species native to the southwestern United States, Solanum jamesii, as an important part of ancient human diets