Quality Parameters of Potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Soil Health under Peach-based Agroforestry System in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh

Author: Dayanand Sai Painkra, Pratap Toppo, Pratap Singh Rathiya, Lalji Singh and Vinay Kumar Samadhiya

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Abstract

The study evaluates the “Quality parameters of potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) and soil health under peach-based agroforestry system in northern hills zone of Chhattisgarh”. The investigation was conducted during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 rabi seasons at the Potato and Temperate Fruit Research Station in Mainpat. Two production systems were examined: S1 involved sole potato cultivation, while S2 involved peach intercropped with potato. Five potato varieties were used: Kufri Sinduri (V1), Kufri Lalit (V2), Kufri Arun (V3), Lady Rosseta (V4), and Kufri Khyati (V5). Results indicated that the Peach + potato system (S2) consistently exhibited higher dry matter, starch, carbohydrate, and protein content compared to the Sole potato system (S1) during the two-year investigation. Kufri Sinduri (V1) had the highest dry matter and starch content among the potato varieties, while Lady Rosseta (V4) had the lowest. The interaction effect of production system and crop varieties showed varying significance levels across the attributes. The agroforestry system, with shade from peach trees, proved more suitable for certain varieties, particularly S2V1, resulting in higher dry matter, starch, carbohydrate, and protein content. The study navigated challenges in peach-potato equilibrium, showcasing the Peach + potato agroforestry system's superior impact on potato quality, emphasizing its potential for targeted crop enhancement.

Keywords

Peach + potato, Quality, Kufri Sinduri, Kufri Lalit, Kufri Arun, Lady Rosseta, and Kufri Khyati

Conclusion

In conclusion, the investigation demonstrated that the Peach + potato agroforestry system (S2) showed superior attributes compared to the Sole potato system (S1) in terms of dry matter, starch, carbohydrate, and protein content. Kufri Sinduri (V1) exhibited the highest nutritional content among the potato varieties, while Lady Rosseta (V4) had the lowest. The agroforestry system, with partial shade from peach trees, favored the accumulation of starch, carbohydrate, and protein, enhancing potato quality. These findings support the adoption of agroforestry practices to improve crop attributes and highlight the importance of selecting suitable potato varieties for such systems. The study contributes to sustainable farming practices and aligns with previous research, benefiting farmers and policymakers in optimizing potato production in agroforestry system.

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Dayanand Sai Painkra, Pratap Toppo, Pratap Singh Rathiya, Lalji Singh and Vinay Kumar Samadhiya (2023). Quality Parameters of Potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Soil Health under Peach-based Agroforestry System in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 855-859.