Beyond French fries.

• Position: FOOD - Potatoes - Brief article

When the U.N. proclaimed 2008 as the Year of the Potato, few paid much attention. But scientists are starting to think that potatoes--a good cheap source of protein and nutrients--could pray a much larger rote in helping to feed growing populations in developing nations. Grains like wheat and rice have tong been staples in most of the world and pray a major role in food aid. But since they can't be grown in many places, they often have to be shipped tong distances. Potatoes, on the other hand, can be grown in many regions, and with...