The Biography of Potatoes

The Biography of Potatoes underlines the importance of this source of nutrition throughout human history. Topics include bull; What is a commodity? bull; the origins of the potato plant bull; the Irish potato famine and subsequent Irish immigration to North America bull; new varieties of potatoes and potato farming today bull; growing, harvesting and selling potatoes all over the world bull; products made from potatoes, including French Fries and potato chips bull; pests and diseases that threaten this essential crop

A Historic Vegetable	p. 4
A Home Worldwide	p. 6
How Potatoes Grow	p. 8
Ancient Potatoes	p. 12
The Potato Spreads	p. 16
The Potato and Ireland	p. 20
The Great Hunger	p. 22
Back to the New World	p. 24
Diseases and Threats	p. 26
From Tubers to Fries	p. 28
The Potato's Future	p. 30
Glossary and Index	p. 32
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