Scientists clarify origins of potato germplasm Neo-Tuberosum
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 11:51
in Earth & Climate
A recent study conducted by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperators shows the potato germplasm Neo-Tuberosum, used by potato breeders to develop new cultivars, has origins that can be traced to Chile, not to the Andes as previously believed.