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Engineering needs for potato production from true seed |
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| Authors: | Suhas R Ghate Casimir A Jaworski Sharad C Phatak Ronald D Gitaitis |
| Institution: | 1. Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, 31793-0748, Tifton, GA, USA 2. USDA-ARS, University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, 31793-0748, Tifton, GA, USA 3. Horticulture Department, University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, 31793-0748, Tifton, GA, USA 4. Plant Pathology Department, University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, 31793-0748, Tifton, GA, USA |
| Abstract: | Potatoes grown from true potato seed (TPS) are generally small and nonuniform in size and shape, compared to the ones produced conventionally from seed tubers. Potato production from TPS would be considerably less expensive than from seed tubers because of the negligible storage and handling costs of the TPS. Potato production from TPS would therefore have the greatest potential in the developing countries. In developed countries, this production method would have some potential in commercial production as well as in home gardening. Research related to the TPS potato production has been mostly directed toward investigating suitable cultural practices, screening breeding lines for higher yield and warm climate adaptability, weed control in the field, and other similar production areas. Research concerning mechanization of TPS potato production has been limited. Engineering input to the TPS potato production, handling and storage needs considerable attention to develop practical and economical practices. This paper highlights some research areas which the authors believe are worth investigating. Engineering research that is conducted at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station related to the TPS potato production has been outlined along with future plans. |
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