Friday, 24 January 2025

Scientists point to Andes potato pathogen as origin of Irish famine

Researchers say study may help global efforts in controlling disease that still destroys crops today

It was a disaster that killed about 1 million people, devastating 19th century Ireland, but while the potato disease linked to the Irish famine is well known, a battle has raged over where it originated.

Scientists have long been divided over whether the fungus-like pathogen Phtytophthora infestans cropped up in the Andes or originated in Mexico.

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from World news | The Guardian https://ift.tt/WmSA5JI

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