History of the Potato as a Global Food Crop
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Potato plants were frequently destroyed by disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries are currently the top producers of potatoes in the world?

    <p>China, India, Russia, Ukraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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