Defra approves UK's first precision-bred potato variety
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Defra approves UK's first precision-bred potato variety

7 Aug 2026 · Originally published 7 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: UK’s first precision-bred potato receives Defra approval
The PiperPlus potato, developed by The Sainsbury Laboratory, has received approval to be marketed under the UK's Precision Breeding framework. By incorporating resistance genes from wild relatives, the potato can naturally withstand late blight and two common viruses, potentially reducing the need for chemical fungicides in future crops.
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