New research may lead to potatoes that are less reliant on nitrogen fertilizers
Because nitrogen fertilizers contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are looking for ways to modify ...
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Which Potatoes Are the Healthiest?
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are starchy root vegetables that are a staple food source in many areas of the world. Though potatoes are the most-consumed vegetable in the United States, they're often ...
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Potatoes Vs Sweet Potatoes: Can You Grow Them The Same Way?
Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) belong to the Convolvulaceae family (same as the morning glory flower), while potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are part of the nightshade, or Solanaceae, family. While ...
Grower scales up production of ‘Finding Nemo’ potato after Tesco trial success
High demand for a hybrid potato named after the cartoon fish in Finding Nemo due to its unusual markings has led to a grower ...
The energy-saving potato variety bidding to become Britain's 'ultimate roasting spud'
Distinctive for its appearance, which somewhat resembles the clownfish in Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo, the Nemo potato can ...
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Breakthrough: Potatoes Need Less Nitrogen Fertilizers
Because nitrogen fertilizers contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are looking for ways to modify agricultural plants so that they ...