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Potato genotypes tolerant to water stress using polyethylene glycol (PEG) [PDF]
Ciência Rural: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an alternative for simulating water stress in vitro. This study developed and validated a methodology for testing water stress tolerance of potato genotypes in vitro.
Cinthia Kutz de Matos +2 more
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THE INFLUENCE OF MICROWAVE OVENS ON THE DEMAND FOR FRESH AND FROZEN POTATOES [PDF]
Growth in the number of homes with microwave ovens has changed food preferences and preparation methods. The objective of this study was to determine the impact that microwave oven ownership has had on the demand for fresh and frozen potatoes. Using data
Guenthner, Joseph F. +2 more
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Cultivation and analysis of anthocyanins containing-, blue potatoes [PDF]
, 2006 Anthocyanins, as secondary plant substance in different agricultural crops such as potatoes and cereals have positive effects on health due to their antioxidant capacity.
Herrmann, Prof. Dr. M.-E. +2 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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Mineral and organic fertilization efficiency in long-term stationary experiments
Plant, Soil and Environment, 2010 In long-term stationary experiments under different soil-climatic conditions, an influence of mineral and organic fertilization on yield of winter wheat, spring barley and potato tubers was evaluated.
J. Černý +4 more
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Effect of mulching materials on the soil temperature, soil water potential, number and weight tubers of organic potatoes [PDF]
, 2011 The mulching with chopped grass (GM) and black textile mulch (BTM) were compared to non-mulching control variant (C) with mechanical cultivation in two regions of the Czech Republic.
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Using a lab‐in‐the‐field experiment, we investigate how providing information about food miles and pesticide residue influences willingness to pay (WTP) for potatoes among 407 shoppers in Taiwan, split between a supermarket and a farmers market.
Chiu‐Lin Huang +3 more
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AgronomyFusarium dry rot of potato may be caused by several species of the genus Fusarium. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of essential oil (EO) components (α-pinene, carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde, D-carvone, eucalyptol, L-linalool, L-menthol, L-menthone, (R)
Martin Kmoch +3 more
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Plant, Soil and Environment, 2009 In precise field trials in the years 2004-2008 in the Czech Republic the effect of conditions of location, variety and mineral fertilization on ascorbic acid content (AA) in potatoes with different tuber flesh color was investigated.
K. Hamouz +5 more
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Acrylamide formation in potato products [PDF]
, 2006 End of Project ReportAcrylamide, a substance classified as a potential carcinogen, occurs in heated starchy foods at concentrations many times in excess of levels permitted in drinking water. Early surveys indicated that levels of acrylamide in potato
Brunton, Nigel +5 more
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