Tuber analysis of potatoes, which is located in the farms of the region, is carried out by specialists of the branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Rosselkhoztsentr" in the Tula region.
According to the expertise, as of early February 2021, only 0,13 thousand tons of seed potatoes have been analyzed so far. At the same time, the percentage of diseased and damaged tubers was already 8,07. Among the identified diseases: rhizoctonia, common scab, phomosis. Mechanical damage and damage by pests were noted.
The preparation of potato seeds must begin with a tuber analysis long before planting and before implementation in order to identify latent forms of diseases and obtain a high-quality and good harvest.
The branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Rosselkhoztsentr" in the Tula region reminds that ignoring the process of analysis by private individuals, medium and large agricultural producers can lead to the spread of various diseases of seed potatoes and to a significant loss of yield. The branch specialists will promptly identify pathogens and give recommendations on protective measures.