Potato germplasm acquisition and utilization : the case of Mauritius

Code (CO)	MSI99P1455
Author (AU)	Govinden, N.
Title - English (ET)	Potato germplasm acquisition and utilization : the case of Mauritius
Meeting (MT)	Regional Workshop on Potato Germplasm Utilization and Distribution in Tropical Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, June 15-19, 1987
Date of publication (DP)	1987
Language of text (LT)	En
Language of summaries (LS)	En
Abstract (AB)	This case study focuses on the objectives of the germplasm screening programme and on the sources and type of germplasm required. The procedure followed in the screening programme is described. Commercial varieties are imported mainly from Australia, France and the Netherlands, and clones from the International Potato Center. They are tested at 2 sites and in 2 seasons for 4 years. Selection is based on yield, adaptation to climate and planting season and reaction to major diseases and pests. Varieties released by the programme and their important attributes are also given.
Descriptors - English (DE)	POTATOES GERMPLASM VARIETIES
Descriptors - Geographic (DG)	MAURITIUS
Sort Key 1(K1)	Potatoes
Date record entered (DA)	1993-01-12
Language of analysis (LA)	En
Affiliation (AF)	Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute
Location (LO)	LIB
Processing status (PS)	CAT
MSIRI Staff (MS)	FC