Achievements Since inception
Crop Improvement: (Detailed in Annexure-IV)
- 1231 hybrids evaluated and 43 were recommended for commercial release.
- One TPS population (92 PT 27) was also recommended.
Crop Production: (Detailed in Annexure- IV)
- 118 region-specific potato production recommendations were brought out.
Crop Protection: (Detailed in Annexure- IV)
- 62 plant protection measures were recommended.
Seed Production: (Detailed in Annexure- IV)
- 4 recommendations were also brought out on potato seed production.
Annexure- IV (pdf)
Three software for decision support were developed
- “INDO-BLIGHTCAST” for forecasting late blight appearance,
- “Potato Growing Season Descriptor” for crop scheduling decisions
- “Potato Empirical Nitrogen Management Advisory System” for precision nitrogen recommendations.