Abstract
Population density and seed tuber is an important agronomic management practices in the production of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). However, potato farmers in Ethiopia often use random population density and tuber sizes, which contribute to the low yield of the crop. Thus the objective of this study is to review effect of population density and tuber size on yield components and yield of potato. The result of this review shows that the highest plant height and main stems number was found in wider spacing and in medium to large tuber size. In the same way, the number of tuber per plant, average tuber weight and marketable yield increased when potatoes are planted in medium intra row spacing (60 x 30) and using medium (35 to 45 cm) to large (45 to 55 cm) tuber size. However, total tuber number/ha and unmarketable yield increased in closer spacing and medium (35 to 45 cm) tuber size. Thus according to the review to increase total yield and marketable yield, it is better to use medium plant spacing (60 x 30 cm) and medium-sized tubers (35 to 45 mm). Key words: Population density, potato growth, potato yield, tuber size.
Highlights
African Journal of Plant ScienceReview on effect of population density and tuber size on yield components and yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most widely grown tuber crops in the world and contributes immensely to human nutrition and food security (Miguel, 1985; Steven, 1999; Karim et al, 2010)
The variation in plant height might be due to the higher food reserves in tubers with larger size than small and medium seed tuber sizes (25 to 34 and 35 to 45 mm) which enhanced vegetative growth of the plant including the height of the plant (Zebenay, 2015)
Summary
Review on effect of population density and tuber size on yield components and yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). The objective of this study is to review effect of population density and tuber size on yield components and yield of potato. The result of this review shows that the highest plant height and main stems number was found in wider spacing and in medium to large tuber size. The number of tuber per plant, average tuber weight and marketable yield increased when potatoes are planted in medium intra row spacing (60 x 30) and using medium (35 to 45 cm) to large (45 to 55 cm) tuber size. According to the review to increase total yield and marketable yield, it is better to use medium plant spacing (60 x 30 cm) and medium-sized tubers (35 to 45 mm)
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