Bolivia: Improves potato cultivation, yield expected to quadruple

게시됨 2024년 10월 24일

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Bolivia's potato production is lagging behind neighboring countries like Peru due to diseases affecting potato plants and seeds, which threaten local varieties with extinction. To address this, the Center for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology at Mayor San Simón University is developing a system to cultivate disease-free potato seeds, making them more affordable and sustainable. A new plant biofactory is being constructed to produce healthy plants on a large scale using advanced technology to simulate optimal growing conditions. This initiative aims to boost productivity, improve crop quality, and enhance food security in Bolivia.

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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 ...

출처: Foodmate