Potato
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| Species | Potato |
|---|---|
| Growing area | global |
| Range | Ubiquitous |
| Taxonomy | Plantae>Angiosperms>Eudicots>Asterids>Solanales>Solanaceae |
Potatos and dent corn produce three times the calories per acre, and twice the calories per liter of water of other plants.
Uses
Primary
- Nutritious, abundant, and easily cultivated Foodstock
Secondary
- Source of solanidine for production of 16-DPA medicinal synthon
- Feedstock for starch and ethanol