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Comparison of alternative mechanical & chemical top-kill methods for seed potatoes

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Seed potato is a high value crop with considerable potential in the prairie provinces. Top-killing of the plant foliage prior to harvest induces tuber maturity and accelerates skin set, making the... More ≫

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Seed potato is a high value crop with considerable potential in the prairie provinces. Top-killing of the plant foliage prior to harvest induces tuber maturity and accelerates skin set, making the potatoes more resistant to disease and spoilage during storage. Top-killing can be achieved through chemical or mechanical means, or a combination of both. This research update reports on results of comparisons of the performance of two styles of mechanical shredders when used in combination with various treatments with Reglone.

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Lockwood Mark XL potato harvester

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Lockwood mark XL potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results... More ≫

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Lockwood mark XL potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results of the testing. Also provides a brief summary and conclusions, lists recommendations made to the manufacturer to improve the product and presents the manufacturer’s response to the recommendations.

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Lockwood Mark 15 potato harvester

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Lockwood Mark 15 potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results... More ≫

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Lockwood Mark 15 potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results of the testing. Also provides a brief summary and conclusions, lists recommendations made to the manufacturer to improve the product and presents the manufacturer’s response to the recommendations.

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Thomas model 660 potato harvester

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Thomas model 660 potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results... More ≫

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Thomas model 660 potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results of the testing. Also provides a brief summary and conclusions, lists recommendations made to the manufacturer to improve the product and presents the manufacturer’s response to the recommendations.

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Thomas model 635 potato harvester

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Thomas model 635 potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results... More ≫

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Presents the results of an evaluation of the Thomas model 635 potato harvester. Includes a general description of the potato harvester, outlines the scope of the evaluation and discusses results of the testing. Also provides a brief summary and conclusions, lists recommendations made to the manufacturer to improve the product and presents the manufacturer’s response to the recommendations.

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