Bolivia: Improves potato cultivation, yield expected to quadruple

Bolivia's "Opinion" reported on the 21st that the average potato yield in Bolivia is currently about 7 to 8 tons per hectare. This figure is lower than other countries such as Peru. In Peru, due to the use of high-quality seeds, the average yield has reached 15 tons per hectare. Potatoes are one of the staple foods of Bolivians, so it is necessary to ensure that potato production can meet demand. However, in recent decades, diseases of potato plants and seeds have been an obstacle to achieving this goal. People are even worried that due to these unfavorable factors, many local potato varieties in many production areas of Bolivia are in danger of extinction. It is reported that related diseases can easily spread through tubers, seriously affecting potato production. Preventing and controlling potato plant diseases has been one of the focuses of the Center for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (CByN) of the Potato and Quinoa Research Institute of Mayor San Simón University in recent ...