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

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Description

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.

Updated

October 1, 2003

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agricultural machinery farm machinery potato harvesters and windrowers

Title and publication information

Type
Report
Series Title

Research Update

Alternative Title

Research Update 764

Extent

4 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture

Resource Dates

Date Created

2003-10-01

Date Added

2017-04-19T14:42:32.218434

Date Modified

2003-10-01

Date Issued

2003-10-01

Date Archived

2015-01-01

Audience information

Identifiers

ISSN (print)

1188-4770

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Farm Stewardship Centre

Contact Other

Phone 403-329-1212