Potatoes

A study finds that potatoes are filled with key nutrients and packed with health benefits

The Seed Potato Germplasm Program at the University of Idaho works closely with the seed potato industry to produce better 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