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Potato Variety Trial As A Step Of A Potato Breeding Program, Gonzalo Claure-Vallejo
Potato Variety Trial As A Step Of A Potato Breeding Program, Gonzalo Claure-Vallejo
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
A potato varietal trial, the equivalent of the final step in a potato breeding and testing program was conducted in 1972 at the Farmington Experimental Sub-station, Farmington, Utah. The test consisted of twelve named varieties and two numbered selections.
This study measured the yielding capacity of new potato varieties and selections during one growing season at one location in Utah. Yields were compared with those of the older accepted varieties grown in the state and used as control or standard varieties in the varietal trial.
This study provided valuable information for growers and processors in determining the suitability of these …