ORGANIC POTATO PRODUCTION – THE BIODYNAMIC WAY


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Authors

  • N C Upadhayay
  • M. A Khan
  • Arvind K. Shukla
  • O P. Singh

Abstract

Field experiments were conducted in Typical Ustochrept soil of Modipuram from 2002-03 to 2004-05 to produce organic potato, following principles of biodynamic farming. In the first year, the highest tuber yield (190.7 q ha-1) was obtained in Kufri Anand followed by Kufri Sutlej (173.5 q ha-1). In case of Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-2, the aggregate tuber yields were 155.2, 152.6, 136.0 and 120.4 q ha-1, respectively. The continuous raising of organic potato bio-dynamically on the same site, improved tuber production by 30-50%. A perusal of grade-wise tuber production revealed that biodynamically raised organic potato produced 8-11% more seed size tubers than inorganically fertilized crop.

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Author Biographies

  • M. A Khan
    Central Potato Research Institute Campus, Modipuram-250 110, UP, India
  • Arvind K. Shukla
    Project Directorate of Cropping System Research, Modipuram-250 110, UP, India
  • O P. Singh
    Central Potato Research Institute Campus, Modipuram-250 110, UP, India

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Vol. 34 No. 1 - 2 (2007)

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How to Cite

Upadhayay, N. C., Khan, M. A., Shukla, A. K., & Singh, O. P. (2013). ORGANIC POTATO PRODUCTION – THE BIODYNAMIC WAY. Potato Journal, 34(1 - 2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/PotatoJ/article/view/33105