Effect of Soil Compaction Alleviation on Quality and Yield of Potato

Ragassi, Carlos Francisco; Lopes, C. A.; Guedes, I. M. R.

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-4104-1_24

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“…Commercial potato production under traditional management practices involves heavy to very heavy machinery and equipment during seedbed preparation and dung the growing season for different operations such as cultivation, herbicide and pesticides application and harvest, exposing the soil to compaction. Compaction before and during planting can restrict root growth (Boone et al, 1978;Van Loon and Bouma, 1978;Bengough and Young, 1993;Van Oijen et al, 1995;Stalham et al, 2007, Ragassi et al, 2012Huntenburg et al, 2021). Stalham et al (2007) reported that soil compaction delayed emergence, reduced rooting density and deep rooting, reduced rate of leaf appearance and ground cover expansion, shortened canopy cover duration, and restricted light interception, which consequently reduced tuber yield, particularly where compaction was shallow.…”

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Tillage Practices in Potato (<em>Solanum tuberosum</em> L.) Production: A Review

Djaman¹,

Koudahe²,

Koubodana³

et al. 2021

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Potato is one of the main crops grown worldwide under different climatic conditions. Potato is conventionally produced under intensive tillage practices under the same or different soil types. Research has shown some contrasting effects of the tillage practices on the soil properties, crop growth, yield, and quality. Under the reducing available freshwater for food production, soil management practices are more targeting conservation and system sustainability. It is therefore critical to revisit literature on the tillage practices and their impact on the soil, crop, and crop yield. This review presents research results of studies conducted exclusively on potatoes comparing different types of tillage practices and is a valuable source of information for potato growers and scientists as it is not only focused on the impact of tillage practices on soil properties but also on potato tuber yield and grade, tuber specific gravity, and the impact of tillage practices on diseases in potatoes.

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