Three academic experts, including Richard E. Goodman from the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, shed light on defeating late blight of potato in sub-Saharan Africa, starting with a brief introduction to the crop in question. Potatoes have been grown in South America for over 7,000 years. Spanish explorers brought them to Europe in the 16th century where it took almost two centuries to become a widely grown staple food.
Defeating Late Blight in Sub-Saharan Africa
