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A better potato (6th of 7)

Breeding a potato cultivar that would better suit New Zealand conditions and increase the efficiency of local processors has been an aim of Plant and Food scientists. This video examines the process and economic gains that could arise from it.  

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Simon Nathan, 'Research institutions - Government research organisations', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/44983/a-better-potato (accessed 25 April 2024)

Story by Simon Nathan, published 22 Oct 2014