The effect of super phosphate and planting density on mini-tuber production from true potato seed
Abstract
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Improving tuber seed quality and availability is institutionally
complex in the tropics and sub-tropics. The main objective of
this work was to evaluate the effect of superphosphate and
plant density on mini-tuber production from true potato seed.
The enhancement of all growth variables was due to P
availability in the soil allowing plants to develop without
restrictions as rates increased. Days to maturity, shoot P, tuber
dry matter, shoot dry matter and specific gravity showed
significant responses to superphosphate. Phosphorus showed
significant yield increases with increase in application rates.
Yield also increased significantly by weight with decreased
planting spacings adopted.
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