Posts Tagged ‘potato yield’
Using biostimulants to boost potato yield under heat and cold stress
Temperature stress is a major limitation in potato production systems. Heat stress reduces tuber initiation, inhibits starch accumulation, and damages photosystem II, while increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Cold…
Read MoreMaximise potato yield and quality with potassium nitrate
Potatoes are among the world’s most important food crops, and achieving high yields with excellent tuber quality requires a well-balanced nutrition programme. Among the key nutrients driving successful potato production,…
Read MoreEnhancing potato yield and disease control in small-scale rainfed farming: A successful approach using mulching, fungicides, and cultivar selection
Swayimane and Appelsbosch located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are home to a considerable number of smallholder potato farmers who experience challenges that can compromise yields. Smallholder farmers tend to realise…
Read MoreEastern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Bethlehem in 2023/24
The Eastern Free State is a major potato producing region where 19% of the country’s commercial potatoes are produced on approximately 9 522 ha (2023 harvest year). The most prominent…
Read More