Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) increasingly contributes to world food security and has a critical role to play in developing nations facing hunger; and it supplements or replaces grain-based diets where rice, wheat, or maize availability has lessened or price has become unaffordable [1]. Potato is also inexpensive to buy and easy to grow, can give stable yield under conditions where other crops might fail, suitable to grow where land is limited and labour is plentiful, conditions which characterize most of the developing parts of the world [2]. Its plasticity to environmental conditions and yielding capacity also make it the best crop for food and nutrition security [3]. Potato is economically the fourth most important food crop next to rice, wheat and maize in production volume in the world and the leading vegetable crop [4,5]; and it ranks first in volume of production and consumption among the root and tuber crops, followed by cassava, sweet potato and yam [6]. …show more content…
The ability to grow potatoes in a wide range of climates and their adoption by a broad range of cultures has increased potato consumption worldwide [7]. Therefore, potato is currently the predominant vegetable in terms of sales, production, and consumption [1]. It is the most important crop in developing countries and its production is expanding more rapidly than that of most other food crops [8,9]. As a result, it is becoming an increasingly important source of rural employment, income and food for growing populations
The Potato, The World’s Most Versatile Food There is no doubt about it; the potato has to be the most versatile food. How many other foods are eaten regularly for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Let’s learn about his cousin of the tomato, eggplant, and pepper. I can’t think of a food product used in so many different ways, mashed, fried, boiled, au gratin, potato chips, and how about even Vodka. They have proven invaluable in feeding the hungry of the world. The potato originated in the Andes Mountains
potatoes were a diet staple for the people who lived across seas in Ireland. Potatoes were basically the only food that the rural poor population consumed for all of their meals. However, the potato was also a staple in the diets of the middle class and upper class citizens even though they could afford more expensive foods. In 1845, the population of Ireland expected to have a favorable potato crop. However, when the farmers dug up the expected crop that year, they were faced with a black, liquid mess
History of Potato Potato is one of the most nutritious and commonly edible foods in our society today. But there is a fascinating story of how Potato came to be widely consumed today around the world today. Potato also known as Solanum Tuberosum for its scientific identification was a wild plant. It was first domesticated in 10,000 BCE around the Lake Titicaca basin in the Andes region by the farmers. This region was not the best for agriculture because of the terrain but Potato rose to the occasion
The Great Potato Famine occurred in Ireland beginning in the mid 1840’s to the late 1840’s and early 1850’s. This outbreak was caused by a fungus called Phytophthora Infestans. At the time of this outbreak occurred the potato was a staple in the diet of one-third of the Irish population. This outbreak caused many Irish citizens to immigrate to places like the United States of America. But among those that were not able to leave Ireland were the farmers and the other Irish citizens that could
The potato is a starchy and a crop that stores a lot of nutrients. Nowadays, it’s the fourth most important crop, following rice, wheat, and maize, and sugar cane. People ate the potato much earlier, and we still eat it today. Potatoes had a long history. The origin of the potato was in South America. They were extremely versatile as foods and later on, they served more purposes. Potatoes were discovered in 1536, where the Spanish Conquistadors conquered Peru from the Inca Indians and discovered
Health Benefits Of Potato Juice Tips Arthritis and joint pains As mentioned earlier, potato juice is a wonderful anti-inflammatory. Apart from doing wonders for inflammatory skin disorders like angular cheilitis, it can also be used as a remedy for arthritis, gout, back pain and joint pain. For best results, drink it in the morning before eating breakfast. Cholesterol Lower cholesterol levels by drinking potato juice daily. Cardiovascular disease Healthy for the heart, potato juice can prevent
The Potato And Its Societal Effects The potato had a great effect in Europe during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. The potato was a part of the Agricultural Revolution that took place during this time. The Agricultural Revolution not only had a great impact on agriculture, but society as well. This revolution caused an increase in population. J.G. Hawkes, author of The Potato: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Genetic Resources, notes that the "potato [was] brought to Spain
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the world’s important food crop and is a major food crop in developing countries (Woolfe, 1992). Sweet potato ranks as the world’s seventh most important food crop after wheat, rice, maize, potato, barley, and cassava (CIP,2000; FAO,2002). Sweet potato is mainly produced in marginal soils in low-input subsistence farming systems of developing countries where it is a major food crop and it is consumed in large quantities (Woolfe, 1992; Grüneberg et al., 2005)
The Great Potato Famine was an event that drastically affected the lives of the Irish in a bad way. This paper covers the history of the potato, the migration of the potato blight to Ireland, land consolidation, and agriculture laws in Ireland. Also, the food exports in Ireland during the time of the famine, potato dependency, and the relationship between the Irish and the English at that time. Now let’s give you some background knowledge on the potato. In the ancient ruins of Peru and Chile, archaeologists
Irish Potato Famine was a period of starvation, disease and emigration, and was known as one of the biggest tragedies from 1845 to 1847. Many people depended on potato crops to survive; however [comma] the potato crops acquired blight, a disease that caused the potatoes to rot while still in the ground. No good crops could be grown for two years [comma] causing Irish tenant farmers unable to pay rent and was forced off their land causing over 21,000 people to die of starvation. The Irish Potato Famine
1. INTRODUCTION The Baked Potato Restaurant will be a moderately priced 75 seat fast-food restaurant located in the beautiful city of London, offering family style menu and other different baked potato menus. The Baked Potato Restaurant new to the London area and have diversification opportunities by offering new food products in the new market. A major challenge facing baked potato is how to attract new customers, increase profits and make better use of its resources during the initial stage
cardinal to balanced lunches; however, an important question has been tossed into the air: should schools serve Fried Potatoes and Potato Products as a basic part of lunches? Public Schools that serve French Fries and Fried Potato Products are benefiting the Common Core grade point average and keeping the students contented. Potatoes are one of the healthiest natural foods on Earth. Though fries are prepared in oil, there are healthier ways of preparing them. The minerals of potatoes, if they are properly
Ask yourself a question, what is the most popular food in the world? Probably, the first of what you will think about is round crisp pizza, or maybe you will try more simply and guess it could be pasta and lasagna, or will travel with your mind to the East and think of sushi and roasted rice, or will move to something sweet like donuts, ice cream and chocolate. There are as many answers as people on our beautiful planet. Nowadays, the variety of food we can choose from can satisfy every single taste
from 1845 to 1849, this is exactly what happened when a potato famine struck the British ruled country. The Great Irish Famine of 1846 was called "God's Famine" when an unknown, uncontrollable disease turned Ireland's potato crop to slime. Britain's
What is so extraordinary about a potato? Potatoes became a beneficial source of nutrients around the world. Potatoes originated in South America and were given to the European travelers who took them back to their lands and began to plant them. From the beginning of the first migration which dates back to 8,000 BCE, there have been potatoes. I chose to do potatoes as a topic because I like eating potatoes and wanted to know a little more about them. I never expected to find out so much information