Wednesday - July 29, 2026
Researchers develop 5 new potato varieties to bolster US chip supply
April 24, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:

* * *

Researchers develop 5 new potato varieties to bolster US chip supply

*

The potatoes behind America's potato chips are getting an upgrade.

Researchers at Michigan State University have developed five new potato varieties designed to help strengthen the U.S. chip supply by improving disease resistance, long-term storage and processing . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Click here for more information about our products