Agrotechnology

Department of Agricultural Science, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Participatory on Farm Evaluation and Demonstration of Improved Potato Varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Derashe Special and Bonke Districts of SNNPR, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Solomon Yokamo*, Melese Ejamo, Anteneh Bulke and Kanko Chuntale
  
  Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the most important food security crop in Ethiopia and it is regularly consumed by millions of people. Despite its sundry importance, potato production and productivity are affected by a couple of biotic and abiotic factors, particularly in the study areas. Thus, participatory on-farm evaluation and demonstration of improved potato varieties were conducted in Derashe special and Bonke districts in Southern Ethiopia. A single plot design (side to side comparison) was adopted and each variety (Horo and Gudane) was planted on the 10 m × 20 m land area. A capacity building training was delivered to selected farmers, extension agents, and other Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs) on potato agronomic practices. A matrix ranking approach was adopted during technology evaluation and varietal preferences by farmers. At plant physiological maturity, .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2168-9881.22.11.282

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