, (Channel 5) the , and (Channel 10 in Boston) reported on University of Maine research to develop potatoes that are more resistant to climate change. 鈥淭he predictions for climate change are heavier rainfall events, and potatoes don鈥檛 tolerate flooding or wet conditions for long without having other quality problems,鈥 said Greg Porter, a professor of crop ecology and management at 91福利. 鈥淚f we want potatoes to be continued to be produced successfully in Maine, we need to be able to produce varieties that can be resistant to change.鈥 Jim Dill, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist, discussed the need to breed potatoes with better defenses against pests like the Colorado potato beetle and aphids, which have thrived with the changing climate. , , the , , , and shared the BDN article. , , , , , the , the , , and the shared the AP report. (NECN) shared the WBTS report. also highlighted the federal funding for 91福利 and other potato research projects across the U.S.
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