Artisanal production of native potato seeds in the state of Mérida, Venezuela

  • Lourdes González INIA. National Agricultural Research Institute of the State of Mérida
  • Martha Osorio INIA-CENIAP. National Agricultural Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Agroecological Resources Unit, Soil Biology Laboratory. Maracay, Aragua State
  • Rossmary Castañeda INIA. National Agricultural Research Institute of the State of Lara, El Cují; Barquisimeto, Lara state.
  • Franklin Suárez INIA. National Agricultural Research Institute of the State of Mérida
  • Zuleima Piñero INIA. National Agricultural Research Institute of the State of Lara, El Cují; Barquisimeto, Lara state.

Abstract

In the state of Mérida Venezuela, native potato varieties have been found used locally by producers for more than 30 years. They are mainly grown between 2,500 and 4,000 meters above sea level, and are characterized by predominantly purple tubers. , compressed form, purple flower in most of them, with excellent organoleptic properties such as flavor and texture as well as important contents of natural antioxidant substances.

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Venezuela.
Published
2024-06-02
How to Cite
González, L., Osorio, M., Castañeda, R., Suárez, F., & Piñero, Z. (2024). Artisanal production of native potato seeds in the state of Mérida, Venezuela. INIA Divulga, 29(29), 47-49. Retrieved from http://publicaciones.inia.gob.ve/index.php/iniadivulga/article/view/869
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