India: New high-yielding cassava and Chinese potato varieties

Published Sep 1, 2021

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The Central Tuber Research Institute in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has successfully tested new high-yielding, pest-resistant varieties of cassava and Chinese potato in two villages in southwestern India. The 'Sree Reksha' cassava variety, which yields 45 tons per hectare and is resistant to the Cassava Mosaic Disease, was planted in the fields of five growers. The Chinese potato, a staple crop in the Tenkasi district, was planted in the fields of eight growers. Both varieties have shown promising results in terms of yield and are expected to increase the income of the growers.

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Based in Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, the Central Tuber Research Institute has tested the capacity of new high-yielding, pest-resistant cassava and Chinese potato varieties by planting them in two villages in southwestern India. The "Sree Reksha" cassava variety was planted in the fields of five growers in Kanakkupillaivalasai and the Chinese potatoes were planted in the fields of eight growers in Kuththapaanjaan. Both experiments have shown a high yield of these two new varieties. According to G. Byju, principal investigator and head of the Department of Crop Production, CTCR, the new cassava variety yields 45 tons per hectare with good storage quality. It is also resistant to the Cassava Mosaic Disease. G. Byju told krishijagran.com: "The seedlings were distributed to ten growers last Tuesday, which will definitely ...

Source: AGF