There's little that compares to the texture of a perfectly cooked potato, and it's no surprise to learn that there's a bit of ...

The potato came from a surprising mashup. Spuds are a basic, delicious food for millions worldwide, yet their origin and evolution have long been a scientific mystery. Not anymore, scientists say. The ...

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New research traces the genetic ancestry of the popular root vegetable to a brief plant romance millions of years ago. A new study shows that the tomato gave rise to the modern clade of potatoes by ...