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Sam Russell

Scientists developing potatoes that could withstand heatwaves

The modified potatoes grew up to 30% more mass than the control potatoes in the study (Claire Benjamin/Ripe project/PA) -

Scientists are developing potatoes that could withstand heatwaves to help crops grow in a future affected by climate change.

A team of researchers carried out field trials at a single location in the US state of Illinois and observed that an adapted plant grew up to 30% more potatoes under heat stress.

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