The potato (Solanum tuberosum) likely originated in the Peruvian highlands more than 6,000 years ago and was introduced to Europe in the 16th century by the Spanish.

The genetics of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and how they have adapted to European conditions have been studied through reconstruction from historical genomes, including specimens from the Museum's ...

Purple potatoes have a nutrient content similar to that of other varieties of potatoes in the Solanum tuberosum family, though their mineral content can vary depending on the soil in which they ...

Potatoes are incredibly popular worldwide, but they've managed to stir up some controversy. ... Scientifically known as Solanum tuberosum, they belong to the nightshade family of plants .

For the experiment, potato plants (Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Désirée and AtACT-AtDTX18 OE) were produced and grown for a period of four weeks in a phytochamber as illustrated in Dobritzsch et al ...

Solanum tuberosum L. Uses. China. Stalks[stems] eaten. Note: A poisonous alkaloid is found in the green parts of potatoes, including new sprouts, stems. Additional Information. Plant Classification ...

They chose to modify the Solanum tuberosum potato – better known as the Irish potato – as it's a major food crop throughout much of the world.