International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management 2016, 7(6):1308-1314 DOI: 10.5958/0976-4038.2016.00214.

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Assessment of Varietal Performance in Diverse Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Genotypes

Smita Agrawal1*, R. K. Jaiswal1, S. Kadwey2, Sunil Prajapati2 and Nancy Jaswani1

1
Dept. of Horticulture, Collage of Agriculture Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Sindhia Agriculture University, Gwalior, Madhya
Pradesh (474 002), India
2
Dept. of Horticulture, J. N. Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482 004), India

Article Histor y Abstract

Manuscript No. AR1740a The present investigation was carried out during 2013–2014 at Experimental Research
Received in 27th November, 2016 Farm, College of Agriculture, Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Sindhia Agriculture
Received in revised form 30th November, 2016 University, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). The experimental material for the present
Accepted in final form 6th December, 2016 investigation was comprised of eight varieties of potato which was shown in
Randomized complete block design with three replications. The result indicated that,
potato variety Kufri Arun was observed best for growth i.e. days to 50% germination
Correspondence to (18.85%), no. of branches plant-1 (4.0,5.73,8.53 at 30,45,60 DAP), plant height
(23.22,44.30,59.35 cm), no. of leaves plant-1 (11.07,17.40,19.83), leaf length (5.20,
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5.66, 5.82 cm), leaf width (3.83, 4.46, 4.49 cm), diameter of stem (3.01, 3.25, 3.85
cm) and dry weight plant-1 (22.26, 23.17, 60.34 g), leaf area plant-1 (208.30, 396.36,
4.84.13 cm2), leaf area index (0.173,0.330,0.404), net assimilation rate (0.049, 0.0746
Key words mg cm2 day-1 at 45–30 and 60–45 DAP ) and crop growth rate (0.1347,1.2390 g cm2
day-1) respectively, yield characters i.e. early days to haulm cutting (75), days to early
Potato, varietal performance, Kufri Arun, maturity (90), number of rottubers plant-1 (1.00), weight of rottubers plant-1 (40.66 g),
potato tuber yield total tubers yield plot-1 (32.55 kg), marketable total tubers yield plot-1 (32.02 kg), total
tubers yield (361.63 q ha-1), total marketable tubers yield (355.82 q ha-1) was recorded
maximum with KufriArun, it was also observed best in qualitative traits. Maximum
marketable tuber yield of 355.82 (q ha-1) was obtained in KufriArun by net return of
` 277036 (ha-1) and cost benefit ratio 1:4.52. Hence, adoptability of KufriArun for
commercial production in malwa condition would be best.

1. Introduction potato are 1973.2 ('000 ha), production 41555.4 ('000 MT),
21.1 (MT ha-1) has been estimated during 2013–2014. Major
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food crop and
growing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal,
ranks fourth in importance globally next to rice, wheat and
Punjab, Karnataka, Assam and Madhya Pradesh. In Madhya
maize (Muthoni et al., 2011). It is mainly utilized in the form
Pradesh the area of potato are 110.0 (‘000 ha), production
of table stock (31%), frozen french fries (30%), chips and
2322.4 (‘000 MT), 21.1 (MT ha-1). Shajapur, Jabalpur,
shoestrings (12%) and dehydrated products (12%) (Miranda Indore, Chhindwara and Satna are the major growing areas
and Aguilera, 2006). The crop has the ability to produce in the state.
maximum quantity within minimum time and with use of
Post harvest improvement such as fast and cheap transportation,
minimum water (Lamboro et al., 2014). Thus, potato has
storage and processing will help to make potato production
the ability to save millions of hungry people in developing
more profitable for farmers by improving their access to
countries and malnourishment. Among the carbohydrates,
markets, raising local value addition. But due to number of
sucrose, glucose and fructose are the major constituents in
production problems that accounts for low regional as well
potato (Marecek et al., 2013). as national yield have been identified. The major ones are
Potato production and productivity in India had shown lack of stable, well-adapted, disease and insect pests tolerant
gradual and steady increase in the last 50 years and at present, varieties (Tesfaye and Yigzaw, 2008). Although, there are so
India ranks fourth in area and third in production in the world many varieties of potato i.e. Kufri Jawahar, Kufri Sinduri,
(Saran and Chhabra, 2014), currently in India the area of Kufri Kisan, Kufri Chamatkar, Kufri Sheetman, Kufri Arun,

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Kufri Lauvkar, Kufri Surya etc. available in local market but Leaf area index (LAI)-The assimilatory surface area (A) was
their performance has not been tested under our condition recorded in at random three plants from each genotype and
so for there is a great confusion regarding the selection of replications by using electronic leaf area meter (Li Cor 3000).
right variety in our condition due to poor knowledge on this LAI is the leaf area (A) or the assimilatory surface area over a
aspect. The growers of this region are suffering up to a great certain ground area (P) and is calculated by the formula given
extent not only due to low production, poor keeping quality by (Watson, 1952) at 90 DAT.
of tubers but also biotic stress such as late blight, common where,
scab, and mosaic virus. In view of the above facts, the present A
studies in potato have been carried out. LAI =
P
2. Materials and Methods A=Leaf area
P=Ground area
2.1. Description of the study area
Net assimilation rate (NAR)-It is themeasurement of the rate
The present investigation entitled “Assessment of varietal of photosynthesis unit-1 time on the basis of dry matter and
performance in diverse Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is expressed as g cm-2 day-1. It was worked out as per the
genotypes” was carried out during the year 2013–2014 at following formula (Watson, 1952).
the Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, College
Where,
of Agriculture, Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi
Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). The soil of W2 - W1 log A2- log A1
NAR = ×
the experimental field has been grouped under medium black A2 - A1 (t2 - t1)
clay soil (Vertisols). Indore is situated in Malwa plateau
A1 and W1 are the leaf area and dry weight of the plant sample
region in the Western part of the state of Madhya Pradesh at
respectively at time t1 and A2 and W2 are the leaf area and dry
an altitude of 555.5 m amsl. It is located at latitude 22.43° N
weight of the plant sample respectively at time t2.
and longitude of 75.66 °E. It has subtropical climate having
a temperature range of 21 °C to 45 °C and 6 °C to 31 °C in Crop growth rate (CGR)-Crop growth rate also called the rate
summer and winter seasons, respectively. of dry matter production (Blackman and Black, 1968). The
2.2. Method of data collection crop growth rate is expressed as g m-2 day-1.

The experimental material for the present investigation was where, C=(W2-W1)/(T2-T1)×1/GA
comprised of eight varieties of potato i.e (Kufri Chipsona-1, GA: Ground area
Kufri Chipsona-2, Kufri Chipsona-4, Kufri Jawahar, Kufri W1=Dry weight of plant at 1st observation.
Chandramukhi, Kufri Arun, Kufri Lauvkar, Kufri Surya), W2=Dry weight of plant at 2nd observation.
these varieties were sown in Randomized Complete Block T1 & T2=Interval between observation.
Design with three replications, to observed morphological, The data based on the mean of individual plants selected for
growth, yield and quality parameters. The size of plot was observation were statistically analyseddescribed by Panse and
3.0×3.0 m2. and the crop was sown with a spacing of 60×20 Sukhatme (1985) to find out overall total variability present
cm2. Observations were recorded on the basis of five random in the material under study for each character and for all the
competitive plants selected from each genotype separately for populations. The procedures used for working out economics
growth parameters viz., days to 50% germination, number of of different treatments under consideration were as suggested
branches plant-1, plant height (cm), number of leaves plant-1, by Yang et al. (1989).
length of leaves (cm), width of leaves (cm), diameter of stem
(cm) and dry weight plant-1 (g). Yield parameters viz., days 3. Results and Discussion
to haulm cutting, days to maturity, number of tubers plant-1,
3.1. Growth parameters
number of rotted tubers plant-1, weight of rot tubers plant-1,
total tubers yield plot-1, total tubers yield hectare-1 (q ha-1), Among growth parameters the days to 50% germination,
marketable yield plot-1, marketable yield hectare-1 (q ha-1). plant height, number of branches plant-1, number of leaves
Quality parameter viz., dry matter of tuber, quality of chips. plant-1, leaf length, leafwidth, diameter of stemand dry
Physiological parameters viz., Leaf area plant-1 (cm2). At weight plant-1 were studies in potato (Table 1). Significantly
random three plants form each genotype and replication were minimum days required for 50% germination was recorded
uprooted and cleaned. The assimilatory surface area (A) was in variety Kufri Arun followed by Kufri Chandramukhi
recorded by using electronic leaf area meter (Li Cor 3000) at and Kufri Lauvkar as compared to other varieties. While,
90 days after transplanting. maximum days was recorded in Kufri Chipsona-4. Probable

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Table 1: Response of different varieties of potato on growth parameters

Genotypes Days No. of Plant No. of Leaf Leaf Diameter Dry
to 50% branches height leaves length width of stem weight of
germination plant-1 (cm) plant-1 (cm) (cm) (cm) plant (g)
At 60 At 60 At 60 At 60 At 60 At 60 At 60
DAP DAP DAP DAP DAP DAP DAP
Kufri Chipsona-1 22.00 8.13 58.05 16.73 5.34 4.22 3.41 40.20
Kufri Chipsona-2 22.45 7.30 53.25 16.14 5.02 3.96 3.12 28.44
Kufri Chipsona-4 23.16 7.10 48.30 15.80 4.80 3.86 3.01 22.19
Kufri Jawahar 22.20 8.00 57.60 16.52 5.28 4.12 3.34 38.28
K. Chandramukhi 20.25 8.40 58.87 18.37 5.75 4.41 3.65 56.34
Kufri Arun 18.85 8.53 59.35 19.83 5.82 4.49 3.85 60.34
Kufri Lauvkar 21.18 8.27 58.65 17.20 5.60 4.34 3.53 43.83
Kufri Surya 22.32 7.83 55.20 16.28 5.15 4.02 3.22 38.74
SEm± 0.44 0.08 0.23 0.16 0.07 0.02 0.15 0.55
CD (p=0.05) 1.35 0.27 0.70 0.50 0.21 0.08 0.47 1.68

reasons for time of germination varies from variety to variety are in agreement with the findings of Hossain et al. (1995).
and physiologically older tubers emerge early as compared to At 60 days after planting, the significantly maximum leaf
the younger ones. These findings are in agreement with the width was recorded under the varieties Kufri Arun and
findings of Kumar et al. (2011). As regards to 60 day after Kufri Chandramukhi and which were at par with each other.
transplanting, varieties Kufri Arun, Kufri Chandramukhi While, minimum leaf width was recorded invariety Kufri
and Kufri Lauvkar were recorded in significantly maximum Chipsona-4. The significantly maximum diameter of stem
branches plant-1 and which were at par with each other. was recorded in varieties Kufri Arun, Kufri Chandramukhi,
However, it was observed lowest in variety Kufri Chipsona-4. Kufri Lauvkar and Kufri Chipsona-1 and which were at par
Probable reason for increased number of branches due to the with each other. Therefore, it was observed minimum in
increased rates of photosynthesis and photosynthates supply variety Kufri Chipsona-4. These finding are in agreement
for maximum branches growth or change in endogenous with the findings reported by Zheng Xu et al. (2012). In
auxin in turn in apical dominance. These findings are in case of 60 day after transplanting, the dry weight plant-1 was
agreement with the findings of Nandekar et al. (1995). In significantly increased by the different varieties. The Kufri
case of 60 days after planting, the significantly maximum Arun was found significantly superior as compared to other
leaves plant-1 was recorded in variety Kufri Arun followed by varieties. Highest dry weight plant-1 was recorded in variety
Kufri Chandramukhi, Kufri Lauvkar and Kufri Chipsona-1 Kufri Arun, followed by Kufri Chandramukhi which recorded
as compared to other varieties. Therefore, it was observed and Kufri Lauvkar. However, lowest dry weight plant-1 was
minimum in variety Kufri Chipsona-4. These finding are in noted in the variety
agreement with the findings reported by Kumar et al. (2007a); 3.2. Physiological parameters
Singh et al. (2010). At 60 day after transplanting, varieties Kufri Among growth analyticalparameters, leaf area plant-1, leaf
Arun, Kufri Chandramukhiand Kufri Lauvkar were recorded area index, net assimilation rate and crop growth rate were
in significantly maximum plant height and which were at par studies in potato (Table 2). The leaf area plant-1 (cm2) of
with each other. However, it was observed lowest in variety potato increased significantly with the different genotypes.
Kufri Chipsona-4. Similar results have been reported by At 60 day after transplanting, Kufri Arun was recorded
Singh et al. (2010); Kumar (2011), Singh et al. (2011); Zheng significantly maximum leaf area plant-1 followed by Kufri
Xu et al. (2012); Patel et al. (2013); Ahmad et al. (2013). Chandramukhi, Kufri Lauvkar and Kufri Chipsona-1 as
The significantly maximum leaf length was recorded under compared to other varieties. Therefore, it was observed
the variety Kufri Arun followed by Kufri Chandramukhi, minimum in variety Kufri Chipsona-4. Similar results have
Kufri Lauvkar and Kufri Chipsona-1 as compared to other been reported by Ummyiah et al. (2010); Zheng Xu et al.
varieties. Therefore, it was observed minimum in variety (2012). At 60 day after transplanting, variety Kufri Arun was
Kufri Chipsona-4 at 60 days after planting. These findings recorded significantly maximum leaf area indexfollowed by

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Table 2: Response of different varieties of potato on Kufri Chandramukhi (0.0556 g cm-2 day-1) and Kufri Lauvkar
physiological parameter (0.0401 g m-2 day-1). The lowest (0.0053 g cm2 day-1) was
observed in Kufri Chipsona-4. This revealed that, the leaf
Genotypes LAP LAI NAR CGR
area index increased the shading effect of the leaves may
(cm2) (g cm-2 (g m-2
have caused reduction in photosynthesis and NAR. It may
day-1) day-1)
also be due to the reduced photosynthesis of the older leaves.
At 60 At 60 At 60 At 60
These findings are in agreement with the results reported by
DAP DAP DAP DAP
Channappagoudar et al. (2007). It is obvious from the deta
Kufri Chipsona-1 417.85 0.348 0.0360 0.6277 clearly indicated that there was significant difference amongst
Kufri Chipsona-2 323.78 0.270 0.0152 0.2997 the varieties at all the stages of observations. In generalcrop
Kufri Chipsona-4 295.72 0.246 0.0053 0.1043 growth rate (CGR) increased with increase in crop growth
Kufri Jawahar 377.07 0.314 0.0326 0.6263 stages. At 60 DAP, the significantly highest 1.2390 g cm2 day-
K. Chandramukhi 438.89 0.365 0.0556 1.1278
1
crop growth rate were observed in the variety Kufri Arun
followed by Kufri Chandramukhi (1.1278 g cm-2 day-1) and
Kufri Arun 484.13 0.404 0.0746 1.2390
Kufri Lauvkar (0.7363 g cm-2 day-1). However, the lowest
Kufri Lauvkar 421.01 0.351 0.0401 0.7363
(0.1043 g cm-2 day-1) crop growth rate was found in Kufri
Kufri Surya 340.79 0.284 0.0320 0.5850 Chipsona-4 as compared to other varieties. These finding are
SEm± 5.07 0.004 0.0028 0.0180 in agreement with the findings reported by Channappagoudar
CD (p=0.05) 15.40 0.013 0.0086 0.054 et al. (2007); Ahmad et al. (2013).
LAP: Leaf area plant ; LAI: Leaf area index; NAR: Net
-1
3.3. Yield parameters
assimilation rate; CGR: Crop growth rate Among yield parameters, viz., days to haulm cutting, days
Kufri Chandramukhi, Kufri Lauvkar and Kufri Chipsona-1 as for maturity, number of rotted tubers plant-1, weight of rotted
compared to other varieties. While, it was observed minimum tubers plant-1, total yield of tubers plot-1, total yield of tubers
leaf area indexin variety Kufri Chipsona-4. These finding are ha-1, marketable tuber yield plot-1 and hectare-1 was studies in
in agreement with the findings reported by Channappagoudar potato (Table 3). The significantly early 60 days for haulm
et al. (2007); Singh et al. (2011); Muthoni et al. (2011). The cutting was recorded in the variety Kufri Chandramukhi
data clearly showed that there was significant difference followed by Kufri Lauvkar (65 days) and Kufri Arun (75 days)
amongst the varieties at all stages of observations. The as compared to other varieties. However, the variety Kufri
NAR in general increased at 60 DAP in all the varieties. At Chipsona-2 was exhibited maximum 105 days for haulm
60 day after transplanting, the highest (0.0746 g cm-2 day-1) cutting. These finding are in agreement with the findings
net assimilation rate was found in Kufri Arun followed by reported by Suhag et al. (2006). The minimum days for

Table 3: Response of different potato varieties on yield and quality parameter

Genotypes DHC DM NRTP WRTP TYTP TYT MYTP MYT Dry Potato QC
(g) (kg) ha (q) (kg)
-1
(q) matter % flour
Kufri Chipsona-1 85.00 100.00 1.53 59.95 25.200 279.97 24.817 275.72 24.25 LGC Good
Kufri Chipsona-2 105.00 120.00 2.33 88.82 20.317 225.72 19.917 221.27 24.02 LGC Good
Kufri Chipsona-4 95.00 110.00 2.67 106.02 10.333 114.81 10.003 111.14 22.34 LGC Good
Kufri Jawahar 85.00 100.00 1.67 59.98 24.393 271.01 23.583 262.01 20.94 GC Fair
Kufri Chandramukhi 60.00 75.00 1.25 49.12 29.867 331.82 29.197 324.37 23.17 GC Good
Kufri Arun 75.00 90.00 1.00 40.66 32.550 361.63 32.027 355.82 25.13 GC Good
Kufri Lauvkar 65.00 80.00 1.33 54.45 25.500 283.31 24.847 276.05 18.86 GC Good
Kufri Surya 85.00 100.00 2.00 79.86 23.633 262.57 23.117 256.83 25.10 GC Fair
SEm± 0.75 0.75 0.27 12.80 1.43 15.98 1.45 16.20 0.01 - -
CD (p=0.05) 2.29 2.29 0.83 38.83 4.36 48.50 4.42 49.16 0.06 - -
DHC: Days to haulm cutting; DM: Days to maturity; NRTP: No. of rotted tubers plant ; WRTP: Weight of rotted
-1
tubers
plant-1; TYTP: Total yield of tubers plot-1; TYT: Total yield of tubers; MYTP: Marketable yield of tubers plot-1; MYT:
Marketable yield of tubers ha-1; QC: Quality of chips; LGC: Light golden colour; GC: Golden colour

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maturity (75.0 days) were observed for Kufri Chandramukhi Chandramukhi as compared to other varieties. Whereas, the
followed by Kufri Lauvkar (80 days) and Kufri Arun (90 days) lowest dry matter was noted in Kufri Lauvkar. Potato varieties
as compared to other varieties. However, the varieties Kufri differ in their dry matter. Variation in dry matter was due to
Chipsona-2 and Kufri Chipsona-4 were required maximum the inherent genetic makeup of the variety. These finding are
120 and 110 days for maturity, respectively. These finding in agreement with the findings reported Gautam et al. (2012);
are in agreement with the findings reported by Bhutani et al. Ghulam Abbas Hafiz et al. (2012); Zheng Xu et al. (2012);
(2003); Suhag et al. (2006). Significantly minimum number Patel et al. (2013); Ahmad et al. (2013). Kufri Chipsona-1,
of rot tubers plant-1 was recorded in Kufri Arun, Kufri Kufri Chipsona-2, Kufri Chipsona-4 and Kufri Surya
Chandramukhi, Kufri Lauvkar, Kufri Chipsona-1 and Kufri exhibited light golden colour flour and remaining varieties
Jawahar. Therefore, it was observed maximum in variety was observed golden colour flour. This may be due to inherent
Kufri Chipsona-4. These finding are in agreement with the genetic makeup of the variety. These finding are in agreement
findings reported by Shibairo et al. (2006). Kufri Arun, Kufri with the findings reported by Singh et al. (2005a). Quality of
Chandramukhi, Kufri Lauvkar, Kufri Chipsona-1 and Kufri chips was determined on its taste and colour. Generally good
Jawahar were noted significantly minimum weight of rot tubers taste and light coloured chips are preferable. Results revealed
plant-1. While it was found maximum in Kufri Chipsona-4, that the chips produced from Kufri Chipsona-1,-2,-4, Kufri
these finding are in agreement with the findings reported Chandramukhi, Kufri Arun and Kufri Lauvkar were superior
by Kumar, (2009). Kufri Arun was recorded significantly than Kufri Jawahar and Kufri Surya. This may be due to
superior and gave maximum (32.550 kg plot-1) total yield of
processing should be meet the minimum requirement such
tubers plot-1 and followed by Kufri Chandramukhi (29.867
as shape, size texture, dry matter, reducing sugar and starch.
kg plot-1) and which were at par with each other. While, the
These finding are in agreement with the findings reported by
lowest (10.333 kg) total yield of tubers plot-1 was noted in
Muller et al. (2009); Gautam et al. (2012); Patel et al. (2013)
variety Kufri Chipsona-4. Finding corroborates with their
and Das et al. (2014).
results obtained by Ummyiah et al. (2010). Variety Kufri
Arun was recorded significantly superior and gave maximum 3.5. Economics of potato production
(361.63 q) total yield of tubers (ha-1) and which were at par It is revealed from the data (Table 4) obtained that a
with Kufri Chandramukhi (331.82 q ha-1). While, the lowest significantly maximum marketable tuber yield of (355.82
(114.81 q ha-1) total yield was noted in Kufri Chipsona-4. q ha-1) was obtained in potato variety Kufri Arun with net
Finding corroborates with their results obtained by Ummyiah return of ` (277036 ha-1) with sealing product at average
et al. (2010); Sen et al. (2010); Singh et al. (2010); Kumar
(2011); Singh et al. (2011); Lakshmi et al. (2011); Ghulam Table 4: Economics of different genotypes of potato
Abbas Hafiz et al. (2012); Patel et al. (2013); Ahmad et al. Genotypes Fruit Gross CC Net C:B
(2013). Significantly maximum (32.027), (29.197 kg plot-1) yield income (` ha-1) income ratio
and (355.82 q ha-1), (324.37 q ha-1) marketable tuber yield (q ha-1) (` ha-1) (` ha-1)
were recorded under the varieties Kufri Arun and Kufri Kufri 275.72 275720 78784 196936 1:3.50
Chandramukhi, respectively and which were at par with each Chipsona-1
other. However, the lowest (10.003 kg plot-1) and (111.14 q ha-
Kufri 221.27 221270 78784 142486 1:2.81
1
) marketable tuber yield was observed in Kufri Chipsona-4.
Chipsona-2
The higher yield might be due to increase in plant height,
Kufri 111.14 111140 78784 32356 1:1.41
number of leaves, and yield attributes i.e, size of tubers, fresh
Chipsona-4
weight of whole plant, fresh and dry weight of tubers. This
might be due to the availability of the nutrients in readily Kufri 262.01 262010 78784 183226 1:3.33
available form and the C:N was high. These finding are in Jawahar
agreement with the findings reported by Sen et al. (2010); K. Chandr- 324.37 324370 78784 245586 1:4.12
Singh et al. (2010); Singh et al. (2011); Patel et al. (2013); amukhi
Prasad et al. (2013). Kufri 355.82 355820 78784 277036 1:4.52
3.4. Quality parameters Arun
Kufri 276.05 276050 78784 197266 1:3.50
Among quality parameters, the dry matter per cent, potato
Lauvkar
flour and chips were studies in potato (Table 3). Significantly
maximum dry matter was observed in the variety Kufri Arun Kufri Surya 256.83 256830 78784 178046 1:3.26
followed by Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Chipsona-2 and Kufri CC: Cost of cultivation

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market price of potato ` (1000 q-1), cost benefit ratio 1:4.52 Determination of processing and nutritional quality
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