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Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 22Scientists Develop Superior Potatoes to Boost Chip Quality and Sustainability
52 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 22
- Researchers at Michigan State University have spent decades breeding improved potato varieties specifically for chip production.
- New varieties are designed to resist disease, store longer at colder temperatures, and meet evolving consumer and industry needs.
- These advances support Michigan’s $2.5 billion potato industry, help global food security, and reduce transportation needs for chip makers.
How does engineering a better American potato chip help fight global hunger? In the quest for the perfect chip, are we risking potato diversity? Could a tiny 'true potato seed' completely revolutionize how we grow potatoes? With year-round local potatoes, will chip prices finally drop for consumers? Will artificial intelligence soon decide the flavor and crunch of your chips?