A genetic investigation has finally tracked down the source of the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine, closing a case that has been up in the air for years. Researchers nailed down the Andes ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The Irish potato famine pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, is traced back to the Andes Mountains in South America, not Mexico. Genetic analysis reveals that P ...

Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora infestans, originated. Call it a mystery solved.

The government is developing bio-fortified Irish potato varieties to combat malnutrition and stunting, The New Times has learned. Irish potatoes, a staple and one of six priority crops under ...

Scientists have discovered new evidence that the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine may have originated thousands of miles away. A study that examined the DNA of Phytophthora (P.) ...

Add the potatoes, combine well and fry for another three minutes, then add the vinegar and scrape the base of the pan with a spatula to remove all those caramelised bits. 5. Place the chicken ...

For me, though, there’s only one answer: the comforting, two-ingredient meal I grew up eating. Potato farls – a type of potato bread, for the uninitiated – take about 10 minutes, go with everything ...

Potato farls – a type of potato bread, for the uninitiated – take about 10 minutes, go with everything from beans to shakshuka, and can even make a simple pat of butter sing. Though you can ...

MAKING mashed potatoes always sounds simple. Boil up some peeled potatoes, drain once cooked, chuck in some salt and butter and use a masher to get them soft and fluffy. But according to a leading ...

The seafront at Paignton will get new seating terraces, and the shelters, kiosks and cafes will be relocated as part of the overhaul. A new entrance on South Green will give vehicles access to the ...