The Science Behind Potato Chips

Researchershavespentdecadesdevelopingpotatoesforchipmakers.
研究人員花費數十年時間研發適合薯片生產商的馬鈴薯品種。
Thesepotatoescangrowinvariousclimatesandresistdiseases.
這些馬鈴薯能在各種氣候條件下生長,並且抗病性強。
Theyalsohavetostayfreshinstorageformonths.
它們還需要在儲存過程中保持數月新鮮。
Tomeetcurrenttrends, smallerpotatoesforsnacksareindemand.
為了迎合當前趨勢,人們對小馬鈴薯作為零食的需求量很大。
DavidDouches, aMichiganStateUniversityprofessor, leadsthisresearch.
這項研究由密西根州立大學教授大衛杜切斯領導。

Hehascreatedfivenewpotatovarietiesover15 years.
15 年來,他培育了 5 個新的馬鈴薯品種。
Hislatestpotatocanstayfreshatcoldtemperatures, preventingrotting.
他最新培育的馬鈴薯在低溫下也能保持新鮮,不會腐爛。
Thispotatoisnotonthemarketyetbutisincommercialtesting.
這種馬鈴薯目前尚未上市,正在進行商業測試。
Douches'workhelpsfightworldhungerwithdisease-resistantpotatoes.
Douches 的工作有助於透過培育抗病馬鈴薯來對抗世界飢餓。
HehashelpedfarmersincountrieslikeNigeriaandKenya.
他曾幫助過尼日利亞和肯亞等國的農民。

Michiganproducesthemostpotatoesforchipsinthe U.S.
美國薯片用馬鈴薯產量最高的州是密西根州。
Around50uniquepotatovarietiesaregrownforchipsinthe U.S.
美國種植的馬鈴薯品種約有 50 種,專門用於製作薯片。
TheNationalChipProgramworkswithuniversitiesandfarmerstoimprovepotatoes.
國家薯片計畫與大學和農民合作,改良馬鈴薯。
Theyreviewabout225newvarietieseachyearandselectsomefortrials.
他們每年審查約 225 個新品種,並選擇其中一些進行試驗。
PhilGusmanofromBetterMadeSnackFoodsmentionedclosecollaborations.
Better Made Snack Foods 的 Phil Gusmano 提到了密切的合作。

Theydiscusswhatmakesagoodchipduringthepotatodevelopmentprocess.
在馬鈴薯的生長過程中,他們探討了什麼才能造就好的洋芋片。
Breedinganewpotatotakesupto15 yearsduetocomplexgenetics.
由於遺傳學的複雜性,培育一個新品種的馬鈴薯需要長達15年的時間。
Potatoeshavefourchromosomes, unlikemostspecies, makingbreedingharder.
與大多數物種不同,馬鈴薯有四條染色體,這使得育種更加困難。
Doucheshasspent40 yearsfocusingonimprovingstorageforpotatoes.
Douches 花了 40 年致力於改善馬鈴薯的儲存方式。
Storingpotatoesatimpropertemperaturescanaffecttheirquality.
馬鈴薯儲存溫度不當會影響其品質。

HecreatedapotatothatcanbestoredsafelyuntilJuly.
他培育出了一種可以安全儲存到七月的馬鈴薯。
BetterMadeusedtobringinpotatoesfromoutsideMichigan.
Better Made 過去常常從密西根州以外的地方進口馬鈴薯。
Now, theyrelyonnewervarietiesdevelopedbyDouches.
現在,他們依賴的是杜切斯公司開發的新品種。

Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers.
These potatoes can grow in various climates and resist diseases.
They also have to stay fresh in storage for months.
To meet current trends, smaller potatoes for snacks are in demand.
David Douches, a Michigan State University professor, leads this research.

He has created five new potato varieties over 15 years.
His latest potato can stay fresh at cold temperatures, preventing rotting.
This potato is not on the market yet but is in commercial testing.
Douches' work helps fight world hunger with disease-resistant potatoes.
He has helped farmers in countries like Nigeria and Kenya.

Michigan produces the most potatoes for chips in the U.S.
Around 50 unique potato varieties are grown for chips in the U.S.
The National Chip Program works with universities and farmers to improve potatoes.
They review about 225 new varieties each year and select some for trials.
Phil Gusmano from Better Made Snack Foods mentioned close collaborations.

They discuss what makes a good chip during the potato development process.
Breeding a new potato takes up to 15 years due to complex genetics.
Potatoes have four chromosomes, unlike most species, making breeding harder.
Douches has spent 40 years focusing on improving storage for potatoes.
Storing potatoes at improper temperatures can affect their quality.

He created a potato that can be stored safely until July.
Better Made used to bring in potatoes from outside Michigan.
Now, they rely on newer varieties developed by Douches.
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