Improve the efficiency of water use in different potato cultivars
Carl Boivin
Researcher
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Description
The aim of the project was to measure the performance and water requirements of eight potato cultivars under commercial production conditions. Five cultivars commonly used in Québec and three others that are gaining in popularity were irrigated based on the physical properties of cultivated soil.
Objective(s)
- Test the feasibility of using new cultivars to produce high quality potatoes with less water per potato
- Increase the efficiency of water use in potato production
- Determine irrigation trigger points for new potato cultivars
- Evaluate water storage requirements of the cultivars under study
From 2016 to 2018
Project duration
Market gardening
Activity areas
Optimal water management
Service
This project demonstrates that producers can use less water per potato grown.
Partners
Growing Forward 2 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Innov'Action Programme | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Ferme Victorin Drolet
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