Bringing Prosperity to Potato Growers Through True Potato Seed (TPS) Cultivation: A Case of Khowai District of Tripura
D. Nath
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Divyodaya, West Tripura, P.O. Chebri, Khowai, Tripura-799207, INDIA
S. Shil
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Divyodaya, West Tripura, P.O. Chebri, Khowai, Tripura-799207, INDIA
D. Dey
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Divyodaya, West Tripura, P.O. Chebri, Khowai, Tripura-799207, INDIA
A. Chakraborty
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Divyodaya, West Tripura, P.O. Chebri, Khowai, Tripura-799207, INDIA
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Potato growers, True Potato Seed, Tripura
Abstract
The major constraints of potato production in Tripura are non-availability of quality seed tubers, incidence of potato diseases mainly late blight and viruses, etc. TPS could be an alternative technology to increase productivity and reduce the cost of potato production. TPS in place of traditional seed tubers offers several advantages. Only 100 g TPS is needed for one hectare compared to nearly 2-2.5 tonnes of seed tubers required to plant the same area. Raising potato crops through TPS has been found to be highly remunerative to potato growers. Farmers are not getting optimum assured profit due to lack of sufficient knowledge about plant protection measures. It is necessary to guide TPS growers through continuous training on plant protection measures to achieve optimum yield per unit area by effectively managing pests and diseases.
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