Spud studies to be offered in Yunnan

Yunnan Normal university confirmed recently that it would establish a department dedicated to potato studies. The university begun potato research in the 1970s and has since led the field within the province. The university held a meeting on a potato college in November.

In December last year,  Yunnan Nomal University signed a strategic framework agreement with an institute for genome research under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, deciding to set up two majors -- potato genome studies and genetic breeding. A university employee said the college is not yet open for enrollment.

China is the world’s largest potato producer, with a planting area of 5.6 million hectares. The country is increasing potato production to make it a staple food, better ensuring food security as it faces tight supplies of farmland, water and labor.

Spud studies to be offered in Yunnan

Yunnan Normal university confirmed recently that it would establish a department dedicated to potato studies. The university begun potato research in the 1970s and has since led the field within the province. The university held a meeting on a potato college in November. In December last year, Yunnan Nomal University signed a strategic framework agreement with an institute for genome research under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, deciding to set up two majors -- potato genome studies and genetic breeding. A university employee said the college is not yet open for enrollment. China is the worlds largest potato producer, with a planting area of 5.6 million hectares. The country is increasing potato production to make it a staple food, better ensuring food security as it faces tight supplies of farmland, water and labor.