Managing the Potato Production System: 0734

By Bill Bryan Dean

Book Overview

This important book on the culture of the potato presents scientific information for potato growers in an easily accessible format and clear language. Managing the Potato Production System contains all the information needed to harvest a bountiful crop. The book is written specifically for field production-oriented technicians and growers and makes the knowledge of production systems easy for readers to apply by providing essential background information, suggestions for incorporating the information into a total production system, and sample forms for collecting data to assist proper and timely decision making. Special sections on harvesting and storage emphasize techniques for protecting the quality of the crop while other chapters provide helpful information on reporting trends in marketing to aid future planning efforts. This easy-to-use guide directs producers to the most critical areas of production, storage, and marketing, helping them to control or influence factors that will result in a healthy, plentiful crop. This is a valuable reference to be consulted for solutions to specific problems or ways to take advantage of opportunities as they occur.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367402068
• ISBN13: 9780367402068
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"