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

The pathogen's effects aren't limited to the decimation of Ireland's potato crop 170 years ago

Bio-fortification of sweet potatoes is a promising method to combat vitamin A deficiency in South Africa. 

New research from an Iowa State University economist found consumers were willing to spend more for genetically modified potato products with reduced levels of a chemical compound linked to cancer.