The adoption and use of diversified cropping practices has become widely accepted by producers. However, the profitability of an enterprise is dependent on the biophysical and economic factors. The biophysical factors determine the enterprise relationship among the various crops, their interactions with the ecosystem, and how each of them fits into the overall management plan. The economic fact...

Sweet potato is grown extensively from tropical to temperate regions and is an important food crop worldwide. In this study, we established detection methods for 17 major sweet potato viruses using single and multiplex RT-PCR assays. To investigate the current incidence of viral diseases, we collected 154 samples of various sweet potato cultivars showing virus-like symptoms from 40 fields in 10...

Research was carried out on possibilities to improve methods commonly used in commercial potato tissue culture laboratories, predominantly those in Western Canada. The study included: (1) Photoautotrophic micropropagation, (2) Short-term, low temperature (< 12 weeks) storage of plantlets, (3) Production of microtubers (in vitro tubers) and (4) Utilization of microtubers in greenhouse production...

Potatoes are a staple in the diet of millions, and constant demand necessitates storage large quantities to meet year-round consumption. Potato sprouting during is major problem that leads lost revenue food waste, inspiring numerous studies into methods sprout suppression. As bans on common synthetic suppressants become increasingly widespread, greater attention turning organic alternatives inc...

The aeroponic production of certified seed potatoes is a booming alternative for arid and semi-arid areas where fresh water scarce soil-borne diseases nematodes preclude field production. Although widely used in aeroponics, nutrient-solution salinity effects have not been evaluated potatoes. This study aimed to (1) establish the best two nutrient solutions (Otazú vs. modified Furlani) at 20, 50...