Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets of Potato Pathogen Wars

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North Carolina State University researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries by examining the genetic material of historic potato leaves.

Their study highlights the dynamic evolutionary battle between potato plants and the pathogen responsible for the Irish potato famine. By employing innovative DNA sequencing techniques, they have uncovered how certain pathogen strains could overcome resistance genes before these were even used in breeding, suggesting new directions for future agricultural strategies.

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