Kenya Mavuno: A High Yielding Late Blight Tolerant Potato Variety With Good Cooking and Processing Qualities

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Date

2017

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Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Abstract

Kenya Mavuno is a tall potato plant attaining a plant height of about 1 metre. It has strong semi erect stems, green medium sized leaves and abundant white flowers with regular flowering habit. The variety produces a vigorous crop with good ground cover.Ranges from 20-30 t/ha (72-110 bags of 110 kg per acre) under sufficient rainfall and recommended crop production ractices.

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Brochure

Keywords

Potato, Tubers

Citation

Onditi, O.J., Karinga, J.K., Nderitu, S.W.K., Nyongesa, M., Mbiyu,W.M. & Oyoo, J. (2017). Kenya Mavuno: A High Yielding Late Blight Tolerant Potato Variety With Good Cooking and Processing Qualities [Brochure]. Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)