Erik Stokstad, Science As climate change alters rain, growing seasons, and more, potatoes are increasingly at risk. This article describes some of the ways in which researchers, breeders, and farmers are working to protect the potato. The process begins with collecting, conserving, and characterizing wild and landrace potatoes. These diverse genetic resources are then used to breed more resilient varieties. Recent innovations in potato breeding involve hybrid breeding using diploid potatoes.
The New Potato
