P.E.I. research scientist searching for path to drought-resistant potatoes

Bourlaye Fofana started with 814 different genetic lines, hoping to find ways to make potatoes better through breeding. Disease resistance and a more attractive appearance used to rank on top -- before climate change made drought resistance a key quality for growers.

P.E.I. research scientist searching for path to drought-resistant potatoes
A man crouches in a field holding potatoes over a row in a field

Bourlaye Fofana started with 814 different genetic lines, hoping to find ways to make potatoes better through breeding. Disease resistance and a more attractive appearance used to rank on top -- before climate change made drought resistance a key quality for growers.