We're in the Midst of a Potato Pandemic

Humans have largely moved on from the COVID-19 pandemic, but unbeknownst to most, potatoes have been experiencing their own global pandemic for decades. Because potatoes are grown by replanting them, they are more susceptible to viral infections than other vegetables, as each generation is essentially a clone of the parent and will automatically inherit its diseases…

We're in the Midst of a Potato Pandemic
Humans have largely moved on from the COVID-19 pandemic, but unbeknownst to most, potatoes have been experiencing their own global pandemic for decades. Because potatoes are grown by replanting them, they are more susceptible to viral infections than other vegetables, as each generation is essentially a clone of the parent and will automatically inherit its diseases…