The Plight - And Blight - of Darwin’s Humble Potato - Nkoz Photo

The Plight - And Blight - of Darwin’s Humble Potato - Nkoz Photo

If we are to successfully feed the planet, we must protect the humble potato.  Indeed, the tuber is the third most important world-wide food crop after rice and wheat, and, what is more, potato is considered one of the most critical staples in terms of food security, particularly in developing countries.  Despite this, climate change and high temperatures are expected to threaten yields, which makes it utterly imperative to maintain potato biodi…