Breeders of Primorye Russia bred new varieties of potatoes for the climate of the Far East

Published 2023년 1월 10일

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Two new potato varieties, "Orion" and "Poseidon", have been bred by breeders in Primorye, Russia, specifically for the climatic conditions of the Far East. These varieties have undergone state testing in 2022 and are designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of consumers. The region harvested over 64,000 tons of potatoes in 2022 with a yield of 200 centners per hectare. Since 2021, Primorye has also been testing Belarusian potato varieties. It is anticipated that in 2023, the seeds of the new varieties will be sold to farmers and private farms in Primorye.

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Breeders in Primorye have bred two new varieties of potatoes "Orion" and "Poseidon", which are designed for the climatic conditions of the Far East, the press service of the regional government said on Tuesday. "One of the key achievements of 2022 is the transfer for state testing of the Orion and Poseidon potato varieties that meet the modern requirements of a wide range of consumers and are intended for the climatic conditions of the regions of the Far East," the press service said in a widespread message, citing information regional ministry of agriculture. The creation and implementation of modern, adapted varieties of potatoes is carried out by specialists from the selection and seed center in Ussuriysk. It is noted that in 2022, Primorye farmers harvested a good potato crop - more than 64,000 tons. Thanks to the introduction of super-elite varieties, the yield reached 200 centners per hectare. Since 2021, Belarusian varieties of ...

Source: Kvedomosti