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“Spuds Unearthed!” Exhibit Digs Up History of the Potato

October 04, 2010 Jennifer Martin, National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The potato is the world’s fourth largest food crop and is the largest vegetable crop in the United States. The crop originated in the Andes Mountains in South America, and in the ensuing 7,000 years, has spread across the globe. Potatoes have played an important role in saving populations of people...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science
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