At this key time of the year, Progest 2001 leverages its expertise in potato variety development to evaluate the performance of new varieties in the selection phase. Our in-depth analyses cover several essential criteria: total yield, marketable yield, size distribution, as well as the external and internal quality of the tubers. We carefully assess candidates’ resistance to common scab and rhizoctonia, while also checking for internal defects such as hollow heart and brown center. Specific gravity is also measured, ensuring that only the best candidates advance in the breeding program.
Our goal is clear: to develop potato varieties with enhanced drought and disease resistance and reduced fertilizer requirements. This innovative and sustainable approach allows Progest 2001 to support the agriculture of tomorrow by providing solutions tailored to today’s environmental and climate challenges.
