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and the recent completion of the sequencing of
the potato genome hold promise in providing in-
sights into gene expression and interactions in
potato—especially useful in this tetraploid crop
with its complex genetics. Marker-assisted selec-
tion in potato breeding will also likely expand
beyond its current use with monogenic traits to
encompass also polygenic traits such as yield,
and tuber starch and sugar content. In the fu-
ture, greater consumer and industry acceptance
of genetically modified potato cultivars using in-
tragenic technology as proposed by Rommens
(2007) also has the potential to add to the potato

breeder's toolbox. It is an exciting time for the
potato breeding community, with many new
technologies having the potential to improve
breeding efficiencies. None the less, potato breed-
ers should not lose sight of the “art” component
inherent with the breeding process, whereby ex-
perience gained over years of selecting in the field
needs to be recognized as an important contribu-
tor to successful cultivar development. This senti-
ment is expressed succinctly by Brown (2011),
who states, “a breeder's mind and intuition have
something important to contribute in the midst
of gene chips and genome sequences” .

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