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Physiological ageing of Russet Burbank seed potatoes: effects on seed tuber quality, plant development, and yield

Creator:

Thompson, Delila M.

Abstract:

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...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

my thesis work. A special thanks to Dr. Te May Ching for her continual advice and encouragement