The National Potato-Breeding Program, 1962 (Classic Reprint)

Robert V. Akeley

ISBN 10: 0366781480 ISBN 13: 9780366781485

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Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book compiles research from various potato breeding programs in the United States. The author's goal is to share the progress made in developing new potato varieties and improving existing ones. The book showcases the hard work of multiple researchers as they strive to create disease-resistant, high-yielding potatoes with desirable qualities for various uses, including processing and fresh consumption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

The National Potato-Breeding Program, 1962 (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2024

Language

English

ISBN 10

0366781480

ISBN 13

9780366781485

Binding

Paperback

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New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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A comprehensive look at the 1962 national potato-breeding effort, with real-world trials and progress you can trust.

The National Potato-Breeding Program, 1962 offers a detailed snapshot of a multi-state effort to improve potato varieties through breeding, testing, and evaluation. It covers regional trials, disease resistance work, and the practical results of cooperative research, including the activities at the Plant Industry Station in Beltsville and related field studies across the United States. The report highlights how environmental conditions influence yield and quality, and it catalogs the ongoing work to identify promising seedlings, advanced selections, and potential new varieties.

Tracks multiple regional trials and environmental conditions that affect yield, quality, and disease resistance
Documents breeding activities, from seedling development to advanced selections and field testing
Reports on distribution, production traits, and varietal performance in different states and regions
Highlights methods for evaluating chip color, specific gravity, and processing suitability

Ideal for readers of agricultural research, plant breeders, and anyone tracking historical potato improvement efforts. This edition provides a clear view of how a national program coordinates across locations to assess promising varieties and seedlings.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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