| dc.description.abstract | Abstract :
An investigation was conducted at the Tuber Crops Research Sub Centre of BARI,
Munshiganj to study the storability of different sizes of potato varieties under natural
condition. Large, medium, and small sized tubers of 15 potato varieties viz., Asterix,
BARI TPS-1, Cardinal, Courage, Diamant, Esprit, Felsina, Granola, Lady Rosetta,
Provento, Meridian, Quincy, Sagitta, Spunta, and Omega were included in the
investigation. Results revealed that cumulative weight loss was higher in small sized
tubers (<28 mm) compared to that of large (>55 mm) and medium (28-55 mm) sized
tubers during 120 days of storage (DAS). Sprout initiation and shriveling also started
earlier in small sized tubers irrespective of varieties. Therefore, small tubers were not
suitable for storing under natural condition. Cumulative weight and rotting loss were
recorded higher in the variety BARI TPS-1 and Felsina compared to that of other
varieties, which indicated the unsuitability of storing these two varieties under natural
condition. On an average, 18.49% cumulative weight loss at 150 DAS was recorded
in all the varieties irrespective of size. Large and medium sized potato could be stored
under natural condition for 150 days with 7.63% total rotting loss. | en_US |
