The presentation of newly created potato varieties on seed potatoes took place
Baku, Azerbaijan - An event held to present newly created potato varieties within the "Establishment of a National Disease-free Seed Potato Production System in Azerbaijan” Project under the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Azerbaijan Partnership Program.
The event's primary purpose, which took place at the Vegetable Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is to bring together potential seed companies and farmers interested in the production of seed potatoes, promotion and sale of products. The event participants were informed about the work done within the project. They presented the research conducted in the laboratory of biotechnology of the Institute and new varieties of potatoes grown in the greenhouse. The publication "Diagnosis of common diseases and pests in the potato plant" published within the project also took place at the event.
For the first time in Azerbaijan, healthy potato seeds produced in laboratories have been propagated and planted in the open field. It is planned to use them in the coming years to obtain high-quality seeds. It is also planned to expand this process in private farms. It is planned to expand potato seed farms in this area by increasing both productivity and income through innovative methods.
At present, with the support of the FAO, the laboratories established under the Institute are training specialists, and appropriate measures are being taken to expand the production of mini-tubers (potato varieties).
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Contact
Abdul Mustafazade
FAO Azerbaijan
