YIELD RESPONSE OF POTATO TO SPLIT APPLICATION OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS /
Saeed, Muhammad Usama
YIELD RESPONSE OF POTATO TO SPLIT APPLICATION OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS / MUHAMMAD USAMA SAEED; SUPERVISOR: ASST. PROF. DR. HÜSEYİN OK - 52 sheets; 31 cm. Includes CD
Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Plant Technologies Department
Includes bibliography (sheets 43-52)
ABSTRACT
Potato, also known as Solanum tuberosum L., is a vegetable that is grown
everywhere in the world and is considered a major staple food crop. It is a member of
the Solanaceae family (Ewing, 1997). The increasing population of people in the
world is driving up both the demand for and consumption of potatoes every day. In
order to meet the demand, modern agricultural practices, highly efficient fertilizers,
and a wide range of potato cultivars are utilized (Haider et al., 2012). By providing
NPK in the appropriate proportions and split dosages at different phases of crop
development, it is possible to fulfill the nutritional prerequisites for plant life. When
it comes to the growth and production of potatoes, NPK are the crucial elements.
Sufficient phosphorus improves numerous physiological aspects of plants, including
basic photosynthesis processes and roots growth, especially lateral roots
development (Brady and Weil, 2008). Hence the quantitative study and analysis will
therefore identify the particular dose of N:P will be selected and recommended to
farmers. Cultivars that will show high yield according to results will be
recommended to farmers. Insufficient or the additional use of fertilizer have a
negative influence based on the quantity and quality of the tuber. This proposed
experiment was performed at vegetable farm Morphou (Güzelyurt). Four varieties of
potato was tested under two level of NP fertilizer and yield parameters are tested
through statistics. The results of study concluded that the variety Chalanger was
significantly high yielding as compared to other varieties. However, the response of
fertilizer application showed maximum marketable yield of Spurta variety was
obtained under (100 Kg N + 50 Kg P and 100 kg N + 75 Kg P). Marketable tubers
per plant were gathered under Spurta variety Overall, the response 100 kg N + 75 Kg
P significantly improve yield and quality of potatoes.
Keywords: Efficient Fertilizer, Photosynthesis, Potato, Solanum tuberosum L.,
Staple Food
Photosynthesis--Dissertations, Academic
Fertilizers--Dissertations, Academic
Potatoes--Dissertations, Academic
YIELD RESPONSE OF POTATO TO SPLIT APPLICATION OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS / MUHAMMAD USAMA SAEED; SUPERVISOR: ASST. PROF. DR. HÜSEYİN OK - 52 sheets; 31 cm. Includes CD
Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Plant Technologies Department
Includes bibliography (sheets 43-52)
ABSTRACT
Potato, also known as Solanum tuberosum L., is a vegetable that is grown
everywhere in the world and is considered a major staple food crop. It is a member of
the Solanaceae family (Ewing, 1997). The increasing population of people in the
world is driving up both the demand for and consumption of potatoes every day. In
order to meet the demand, modern agricultural practices, highly efficient fertilizers,
and a wide range of potato cultivars are utilized (Haider et al., 2012). By providing
NPK in the appropriate proportions and split dosages at different phases of crop
development, it is possible to fulfill the nutritional prerequisites for plant life. When
it comes to the growth and production of potatoes, NPK are the crucial elements.
Sufficient phosphorus improves numerous physiological aspects of plants, including
basic photosynthesis processes and roots growth, especially lateral roots
development (Brady and Weil, 2008). Hence the quantitative study and analysis will
therefore identify the particular dose of N:P will be selected and recommended to
farmers. Cultivars that will show high yield according to results will be
recommended to farmers. Insufficient or the additional use of fertilizer have a
negative influence based on the quantity and quality of the tuber. This proposed
experiment was performed at vegetable farm Morphou (Güzelyurt). Four varieties of
potato was tested under two level of NP fertilizer and yield parameters are tested
through statistics. The results of study concluded that the variety Chalanger was
significantly high yielding as compared to other varieties. However, the response of
fertilizer application showed maximum marketable yield of Spurta variety was
obtained under (100 Kg N + 50 Kg P and 100 kg N + 75 Kg P). Marketable tubers
per plant were gathered under Spurta variety Overall, the response 100 kg N + 75 Kg
P significantly improve yield and quality of potatoes.
Keywords: Efficient Fertilizer, Photosynthesis, Potato, Solanum tuberosum L.,
Staple Food
Photosynthesis--Dissertations, Academic
Fertilizers--Dissertations, Academic
Potatoes--Dissertations, Academic