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18 articles for “potato varieties”
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A Comparative Study on the Nutritional Quality Analysis between BARI Released Potatoes and Wild Varieties of Potatoes Found in Bangladesh
Abstract: Edible flesh from the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) released potatoes and wild varieties of potatoes was analyzed to compare the nutritional contents which help identify the good quality of potato sample contributing to food and nutritional security. Estimation of moisture, ash, fat, protein, crude fiber and ascorbic acid was conducted using standard Association of Analytical Chemists (AOAC) procedures. The study revealed that the moisture content in BARI released potato …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Growth and Yield Component of Ethiopian White Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties under Ridge and Flat Planting in Arba Minch Condition, Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, sweet potato is grown by smallholder farmers and considered as one of the major food crop among root crops. It is mainly grown around a densely populated area in the South, Southwestern and Eastern parts of the country. Recently, there are many varieties released with varying potential from different centers of the country. The adoption of these varieties is in need to different areas of the country with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Potato Varieties Adapted to Selected Woredas of Gamo Zone and Dirashe Woreda
Abstract: The study was conducted at three locations (Chosha, Yelagnaw Arguba and Zazie) for two consecutive years. It was carried out to evaluate and select high yielding, potato varieties for study areas and areas with similar agroecologies. The experiment consisted of eight potato varieties (six released varieties and two local checks). The study was conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design with three sets of repeated measures. The combined analysis of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Demonstration and Evaluation of Potato Varieties and Fungicide Spray Frequencies for Management of Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans) Disease in Silte and Hadya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Late blight disease caused by Phytophthora infestans is one of the major constraints on potato production in Ethiopia. The present research was designed with the aim of evaluating potato varieties and fungicide application frequencies for the management of late blight. The combinations of two different potato varieties with three different levels of fungicide application frequencies were used in Alicho wuriro and Analomo research substation during 2014 and 2015 main growing …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Evaluating improved Irish Potato varieties for the yield and agronomic traits in Southwest region of Ethiopia.
Abstract: Despite making substantial contributions to food security, revenue production, the provision of food energy, and the preservation of the resource base, the food potential of horticulture crops, particularly that of root and tuber crops, has not yet been fully tapped and utilized. In order to determine the optimal high yielding, pest and disease resistant/tolerant variety(ies) for the target area, the experiment was conducted to test the adaptability of enhanced potato …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Dry Matter Partitioning in Four Potato Varieties
Abstract: AbstractAn experiment was conducted at the research field of the department of horticulture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, during the potato growing season of 2013–14 with four potato varieties viz. Asterix, Cardinal, Diamant and Granola to study the pattern of partitioning dry matter at different days after planting (DAP). Results revealed that at 30 DAP; maximum dry mass was partitioned to leaves and minimum to tubers, in all …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Maturity Days on Yield and Processing Quality of Potato Varieties
Abstract: ABSTRACTQuality attributes of potato tubers particularly size of tubers, dry matter, starch and sugar contents are the areas of major concern of potato growers as well as processors. Three Indian processing cultivars (Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Surya and Kufri Frysona) were evaluated for yield and processing quality at three maturity dates (90, 100 and 110 days). Highest French fry grade tubers (25.54 t/ha) and total tubers yield (40.69 t/ha) were recorded …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effects of NPS Fertilizer Rates on Yield and Yield Components of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties in Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Solanum tuberosum L. is a high-yielding crop that can be produced twice or four times per year. But its yield is limited due to low soil fertility and limited use of improved varieties. The study's objective was to identify the blend NPS fertilizer rates for potato varieties yield and yield components. The experiment was carried out using a factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The results revealed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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Participatory Evaluation and Demonstration of Selected Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Varieties in the West Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is the second most important root crop after enset, and it is a good source of potassium, vitamins, carbohydrates, dietary fibers, and other essential nutrients. To meet the increasing demand for sweet potatoes, different white and orange-flesh sweet potato varieties have been introduced and evaluated in the southwest region of the country by crop researchersat the Bonga Agricultural Research Center. Accordingly, based on …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Performance evaluation of improved White-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) Varieties for yield and yield-related traits in South Western Ethiopia.
Abstract: Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is one of the most important root and tuber crop that rich invitamins, starch, protein, and the carbohydrate of sweet potato was easily soluble with in short period of time.To break the food security problem several sweet potato technologies have been introduced and evaluated indifferent areas of the country. Still, adaptation and performances of improved white-fleshed sweet potatovarieties were not yet assessed in the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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An Innovative Approach towards Organic Management of Late Blight in Potato under Inhana Rational Farming Technology
Abstract: AbstractSuccessful disease combat of crop can ensure healthy return for the farmers. However, limitation in the conventional disease management approach, especially in case of late blight of potato was the background for the present study that aimed at bringing forth an alternative pathway for effective disease management. Integrated farming under Inhana rational farming technology (IRF) was adopted as an alternate protocol. The approach works on the philosophy of the Trophobiosis …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Impact of Climate on the Development of Viral Diseases in Potato
Abstract: AbstractVegetables play an important role in the human diet and provide a continuous source of income to the farmers. A numbers of viral diseases have been reported on potato crop by several workers in the world, which produced various types of typical disease symptoms. Mosaic and leaf roll are the major viral diseases of this crop which cause huge losses in yield as well as quality of tubers. The epidemiological …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Edible Transgenic Plant Vaccines – An Overview and Update
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Plants are used as bioreactors to express antigenic molecules to be administered as vaccines. Edible transgenic plant vaccines (ETPV) are plant materials (recombinant protein subunit vaccines), and the edible plant tissue functions as an oral vaccine. ETPV are mucosal targeted vaccines where stimulation of both systematic and mucosal immune network takes place and these diminish the utilization of conventional animal or bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 Read article
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Potato: Home Storage and Disposal Pattern in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh
Abstract: A questionnaire survey was conducted with 600 growers in six potato growing areas of Bangladesh viz. Munshiganj, Barisal-Patuakhali, Dinajpur-Thakurgaon, Joypurhat, Jamalpur-Sherpur and Jessore-Chuadanga to collect a detailed information about potato storage at home along with their disposal pattern. While considering all areas, 56.0% farmers stored potatoes at home in the studied areas. Majority farmers in Dinajpur-Thakurgaon (91%), Joypurhat (98%) and Jamalpur-Sherpur (65.0%) areas stored potato at home. Farmers of these …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Uses Patterns of Pesticides by Rice Cultivators in Murshidabad District of West Bengal with Special Emphasis on Khargram, Nabagram and Sagardighi Community Development Blocks
Abstract: Background: Agriculture is the main occupation of Murshidabad. Varieties of crops, like paddy (Aus, Aman, and Boro), jute, wheat, mustard, potato, sugarcane, pulses, and different types of vegetables are produced in considerable amounts throughout the year in the district. Resource-poor farmers use pesticides as advised by the shopkeeper, who has little or no knowledge of pesticides. The indiscriminate use of pesticides causes great risks to the environment and our health. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Cancer Prevention Activity in Vitro and the Mechanism of Action Bioactive Ingredients
Abstract: Natural substances that can treat a variety of ailments, including cancer, can be found in the Solanaceae plant family. There is still uncertainty regarding the location and mode of action of these substances in cells. Several of the cellular targets can now be studied and identified thanks to increasing advances in biological science research. The relevant studies that describe how some of these substances may fight cancer are found in …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Comparative Study of Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Drugs from Species of Strychnos L. and its Scope in the Field of Homoeopathy- a Pilot Study
Abstract: AbstractPlant kingdom is a rich source of drug. Different medical systems prepare drug from plants and employ them according to their own pharmacological principles. Genus Strychnos L. belongs to Loganiaceae family and contains many active principles like brucine, strychnine, icajine, toxiferine, loganine, etc. Modern medicine and AYUSH use genus Strychnos L. to prepare drug against several disease conditions like ulcers, neurological disorders, skin diseases, parasitic infestations etc. Work has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Evaluation of Physicomechanical and Biodestructible Properties of Polyethylene-based Composite Sheets for Packaging Application
Abstract: Worldwide, the packaging market has seen steady growth and plastic ingredients have become distinct. Plastic is an important part of daily life and is used for a variety of purposes. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic is one of the greatest influential packaging ingredients in today's society. When polyethylene plastic products are out of use, they are thrown away like ordinary garbage. The main disadvantage is that they are not biodegradable, and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–31 Read article