Research and development in seed potato production systems and its implication in Bangladesh
1990
Zaag, D.E.V.
For Bangladesh mini or microtubers (M-tubers) are likely to be the best starting material for the production of pre-basic and basic seed. Based on a conservative estimate about 1,200,000 M-tubers are needed to produce 1200 tonnes basic seed in two multiplications, a quantity that is imported annually. Before introducing a system it is recommended to study the possibility of M-tubers on small scale, the advantages and disadvantages of mini and microtubers. Both technical aspects, such as the production of M-tubers, the yielding ability of these tubers, the standard of health of the progeny, etc. and manageable aspects should be taken into consideration. If this proves to be successful, seed import can be restricted to a small quantity of new cultivars. Moreover, the country is then more free in the choice of cultivars and not dependent exclusively on the cultivars produced in the seed exporting countries.
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