Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Payal Patidar, Murlidhar J Sadawarti, PKS Gurjar, VK Gupta, RK Samadhiya, SP Singh, Reema Lautre, RS Dangi and Hirdesh K

Abstract:
Six advanced Potato processing hybrids and eight processing varieties were grownet ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute RS, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh during 2018-19 and 2019-20 to evaluate growth, yield and economics for commercial cultivation for the Central Indian region. The experiment was planned in three replications in randomized block design. Variation in growth parameters viz., days to emergence, days to 50% emergence final emergence and germination % were recorded. Total tuber yield was recorded highest in MP/6-39. Non-processing grade (<45 mm) yield (q/ha) recorded high in hybrid MP/10-172 at 75 DAP & at senescence and hybrid MP/8-1900 for 90 DAP over others. Whereas, for processing grade (45-75 mm tuber) high yield observed in Kufri Lauvkar for 75 DAP, Tauras for 90 DAP and MP/10-172 at senescence. Processing grade (>75 mm) higher yield was recorded at 75 DAP and senescence in hybrid MP/6-39 and for 90 DAP high yield was recorded in K. Frysona and hybrid MP/6-39. High net return and B:C ratio was recorded highest in hybrid MP/6-39 and after that MP/10-172 and Kufri Chipsona-4. This processing varieties have high yield potential and will generate high income as compare to table purpose varieties, which help farmers to sustain their income in Central Indian region.