The Great Potato Famine and Modern Challenges

What was a major consequence of the Great Potato Famine in the mid-1800s?

• Increased potato diversity

• Mass migration and starvation

• Introduction of new potato varieties

• Development of modern pesticides

Where were potatoes first domesticated over 7,000 years ago?

• Europe

• North America

• The Andes Mountains in South America

• Asia

What was the primary reason for the Irish Potato Famine's severity?

• High potato diversity

• Monoculture farming practices

• Advanced pest control methods

• Abundant farmland

What was the world's first fungicide used to combat potato blight?

• Copper sulfate

• Bordeaux mixture

• Lime solution

• Sulfur spray

Which of the following is NOT a current challenge faced by potato crops?

• Potato blight

• Climate change

• Increased potato diversity

• Pesticide resistance

How does climate change potentially affect potato crops?

• Causes droughts and extreme weather

• Improves soil fertility

• Reduces pest activity

• Increases potato yield

What is one method being used to develop more resilient potato strains?

• Genetic editing

• Traditional farming techniques

• Reducing potato diversity

• Increased pesticide use

What is a limitation of most potato breeds in terms of resilience?

• They require excessive water

• They grow too quickly

• They can only be drought-resistant or heat-resistant, not both

• They are resistant to all pests

What farming technique can help reduce the impact of potato blight and beetles?

• Planting more monocultures

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Covering fields with straw mulch

• Increasing irrigation

What role do certain root bacteria play in potato cultivation?

• They increase pesticide resistance

• They reduce soil fertility

• They cause diseases

• They promote healthy plant growth