Potato variety trial

Authors

James P. FallonFollow
G. C. de Haan

Keywords

Potatoes, Variety trials, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Horticulture | Plant Breeding and Genetics

First Page Number

343

Last Page Number

346

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

DELAWARE has been the only variety of Potato grown commercially in Western Australia. This is due to the fact that in the past an early maturing variety with a short dormancy period has been required to suit both hill plantings and swamp crops.

However, with the advent of sprinkler irrigation and hence better control of moisture and growing conditions, the need for early maturing varieties has ceased to exist in some districts.

There has been consequently an increasing interest in testing varieties which have proved high yielding and of good quality in other parts of the world.

Recommended Citation

Fallon, James P. and de Haan, G. C. (1961) "Potato variety trial," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 2: No. 4, Article 8.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol2/iss4/8