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What was one of the initial struggles faced by potato plants in Europe?
What was one of the initial struggles faced by potato plants in Europe?
- Surviving the cold European winters (correct)
- Competing with other crops
- Adapting to the local climate
- Overcoming diseases
Why did the potato become the main food crop in Europe?
Why did the potato become the main food crop in Europe?
- It was resistant to diseases
- It had a wide range of varieties
- It was easy to cultivate
- It was cheap and could adapt to the local climate (correct)
What was a challenge faced due to the limited number of potato varieties in the past?
What was a challenge faced due to the limited number of potato varieties in the past?
- Difficulty in storing potatoes well
- Low nutritional value
- Destruction by disease before producing a crop (correct)
- Inability to grow in different climates
Why did scientists start trying to produce potato varieties resistant to disease in the early 20th century?
Why did scientists start trying to produce potato varieties resistant to disease in the early 20th century?
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Which countries are currently the top producers of potatoes in the world?
Which countries are currently the top producers of potatoes in the world?
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