04 Oct Technological interventions for maximizing Seed Size in Potato
आलू में बीज आकार को अधिकतम करने के लिए तकनीकी हस्तक्षेप Good quality seed is almost universally considered a requirement for high productivity in all potato production systems. Much of the yield gap currently constraining productivity is attributed to the poor quality of seed. Potato seed sector development is thus a major concern of governments, researchers, development agencies, and civil society organizations. Seed is the most important part of the production cycle of many crops, including potatoes. Seed determines important factors such as yield, quality and overall crop health. Starting with good- quality seed is the first step to a successful crop year. Selecting and planting clean, disease-free potato seed tuber is the first step to assure a successful potato crop. Seed quality has a direct bearing on the potato productivity. Seed multiplication rate in potato is only 1 : 6 and production cost is very high due to stringent quality control. Seed production is very technical aspect and needs careful attention during its cultural operations viz date of planting, spacing, fertilization, top-dressing, irrigation, roguing, weeding, earthing up, spraying of pesticides, date of dehaulming, harvesting, etc. Quality of seed potato is important for good yield therefore seed production; storage should be carefully carried out. In India, seed cost accounts from 40 to 50%. The...