"The potato industry is dynamic. The needs change, the costs, the pressures that they have, and the markets change. So we have to adapt to that with our varieties."
"Douches' work helps fight world hunger; he has developed disease-resistant varieties for farmers in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Bangladesh."
"There are around 50 unique potato varieties grown for chips in the U.S. right now, according to the National Chip Program."
"The National Chip Program evaluates around 225 new potato varieties each year and selects 100 for further trials."
Researchers have developed potato varieties for chip production that can thrive in various climates and resist diseases. The industry adapts to consumer trends, such as the demand for smaller potatoes. David Douches has created five new chip varieties, including a bioengineered potato that maintains sugar balance in cold storage. His work aids in combating world hunger and supports the U.S. potato industry, particularly in Michigan. The National Chip Program evaluates numerous new varieties annually to enhance chip production.
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