Effect of Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate and Malic Acid Spraying on the Storage Characteristics of Two cvs. of Potato Tubers (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Badran S. Agha,
Nameer N. Fadhil,
Shamil Younis Hassan AL-Hamadany
Abstract:This study assessed the suitability of two potato varieties, Riviera and Argana, for storage under foliar sprinkling with calcium and magnesium fertilizers at four concentrations: 0% (serving as the control), 0.5%, 1% calcium chloride, and 0.4%. Magnesium sulphate) was sprayed at three concentrations (0, 250, and 500 mg L-1) with malic acid. The findings of the study revealed that the Riviera variety exhibited noteworthy advantages in weight reduction, hardness, and alpha-amylase enzyme activity when compared … Show more
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