During physiological ageing of seed potatoes, the stored tuber
undergoes certain biochemical changes which cause the breaking of
dormancy and the initiation of bud growth. The ageing process can
be manipulated through storage temperature and duration. Higher
temperatures usually accelerate seed tuber ageing. In order to
define the process of...
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One of the first requirements for growing a successful garden is finding good seed from plant varieties that have been adapted to your area. Many companies provide such seed. When you calculate the value of the food you grow, you will find that high-quality seed is a bargain.