ISHS Acta Horticulturae 214: Agrometeorology of the Potato Crop
STORAGE OF POTATO IN TEMPERATE CLIMATES |
| Author: | A. Rastovski |
| Abstract:
Potato is a seasonal crop. There is but one potato crop per year in temperate climates. Storage is necessary for a continuous supply to the market of fresh potatoes. This means that part of the crop must be stored during 8 to 10 months. The demands for steady supply of potatoes increased ever since potato has been used for industrial processing. About 60 % of potatoes in The Netherlands and some other Western European countries are nowadays consumed in the form of a great variety of industrially processed products. Storage of potato has therefore become an essential part of the potato industry. Potato is a perishable but storable crop. Storability of potato, however, can be affected by weather conditions during growth and at harvest time. Given favourable conditions, quality potato can be stored well during extended periods of time. | |
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