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Michigan State Develops New Potato

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 

Researchers discovered a key mechanism behind issues in cold-stored potatoes.

A team of scientists led by Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potentia

The discovery of what activates the gene that forces potatoes to convert starch into sugar when they’re stored in cold storage is a significant leap forward for the savory snacks industry.

In a breakthrough for the snack food industry, a team of scientists led by Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes.

Two scientists discovered a way to make healthy potato chips and fries by reducing a carcinogen produced by cold-stored potatoes.

As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.

A research team led by Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology, recently received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agricultures National Institute

A research team led by Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, has received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study insect pest management strategies for U.S. potato production systems.