Storage of potatoes with the help of biopreparations

Abstract

The development and use of contemporary methods for preserving potatoes with the aid of biopreparations raises the caliber of the resulting food items. One of the important issues of today, requiring scientific investigation, is reducing losses during storage of potatoes and improving their nutritional and biological value. The development and implementation of contemporary technologies utilizing biopreparations for preserving potatoes enhance the quality of food products. It is essential to conduct research in this area of science to minimize potato losses during storage, improve their nutritional and biological worth, and address pressing challenges. The process of obtaining the inoculation material for the biopreparation was conducted in laboratory settings and involved two main steps. The first step was the activation of freeze-dried strains, which were then reproduced on the surface of solid nutrient media at a temperature of 28±20 °C for 72±2 hours. The second step involved the preparation of the inoculum, where the planting material was transplanted into a liquid nutrient medium and grown at a temperature of 28±20°C for 48±2 hours.