O. R. Sood ¹, Shina Kalim ¹, Shilpa ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125004, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Pathology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, R.S. Pura, Jammu - 181002, IN

Abstract

Potato (Solarium tuberosum L.) is a wholesome food containing carbohydrates, protein, minerais and vitamins. The crop produces more food than cereals and vegetables and as much protein as soyabean per unit based time. The principle disadvantage associated with the crop is that it is seasonal and the bulk of the crop is of shorter shelf life due to limited cold store facilities accommodating only about one fourth of the produce. Potato processing industries require potatoes round the year to run the plant and for this, they have to depend upon the cold stored potatoes.

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D. R Sood ¹, Shina Kalim ², Shilpa ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar -125004, IN
2 Department of Biotechnology, J.C. Bose Institute of Sciences, Bundel Khand University, Jhansi-284003, IN
3 Department of Veterinary Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, R.S. Pura, Jammu -181002, IN

Abstract

Potato is one of the most important food crops in developed as well as in developing countries. India is amongst the five major potato producing countries in the world, it produces more food per unit area than cereals and that too in a short time. Potatoes are non-fatening, nutritious and wholesome food which supply many important nutrients to the diet. Potato provides significant quantities of protein, vitamin-C, carbohydrates and iron and to a lesser extent vitamins of B-complex and vitamin A. Identification and screening of potato genotypes is required for desired functionality and unique properties.

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