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Asian J. Crop. Soil Plan. Nutri. | Volume 10, Issue 02, 402-407 | https://doi.org/10.18801/ajcsp.100224.49
Article type: Research article | Received: 02.03.2024; Revised: 28.06.2024; First published online: 25 September, 2024.
Article type: Research article | Received: 02.03.2024; Revised: 28.06.2024; First published online: 25 September, 2024.
Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh
Md. Al-Amin Hossain Talukder 1, Md. Shafiqul Islam 2, Md. Zannatul Ferdous 1, Md. Akhter-Ul-Alam 1, Md. Mostahed Hossain 3, Md. Armanul Islam Sarker 3 and Md. Eakramul Haque 1
1 On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Alamnagar, Rangpur, Bangladesh
2 Tuber Crop Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydevpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh
3 Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Burirhat, Rangpur, Bangladesh
✉ Article correspondence: [email protected] (Haque, ME)
1 On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Alamnagar, Rangpur, Bangladesh
2 Tuber Crop Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydevpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh
3 Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Burirhat, Rangpur, Bangladesh
✉ Article correspondence: [email protected] (Haque, ME)
Abstract
Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is the principal constraint limiting potato yield and stability during the Rabi season in Bangladesh due to humid and cool agro-climates. This study field-tested and disseminated two late blight-resistant cultivars, BARI Alu-53 and BARI Alu-77, through farmer-participatory trials across Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, and Rangpur during 2022–23. Eleven on-farm randomized block trials compared these cultivars against the susceptible control, BARI Alu-25. Data on disease incidence, tuber yield, agronomic traits, and farmer assessments were collected. BARI Alu-53 and Alu-77 significantly reduced late blight incidence (2.5–6%) compared to 20–45% in the control and improved yield (3–18% higher). Fungicide application frequency was reduced to 0–2 sprays per season compared to 10–15 in susceptible varieties. Farmers appreciated the improved quality, taste and market value of the tubers. These resistant varieties are highly suitable for sustainable potato cultivation in late blight-prone regions. The study emphasizes the importance of policy support in quality seed multiplication, farmer training and broader dissemination to enhance potato productivity and ensure ecological sustainability.
Key Words: Late blight, resistant potato varieties, Farmer-led dissemination and Potato productivity
Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is the principal constraint limiting potato yield and stability during the Rabi season in Bangladesh due to humid and cool agro-climates. This study field-tested and disseminated two late blight-resistant cultivars, BARI Alu-53 and BARI Alu-77, through farmer-participatory trials across Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, and Rangpur during 2022–23. Eleven on-farm randomized block trials compared these cultivars against the susceptible control, BARI Alu-25. Data on disease incidence, tuber yield, agronomic traits, and farmer assessments were collected. BARI Alu-53 and Alu-77 significantly reduced late blight incidence (2.5–6%) compared to 20–45% in the control and improved yield (3–18% higher). Fungicide application frequency was reduced to 0–2 sprays per season compared to 10–15 in susceptible varieties. Farmers appreciated the improved quality, taste and market value of the tubers. These resistant varieties are highly suitable for sustainable potato cultivation in late blight-prone regions. The study emphasizes the importance of policy support in quality seed multiplication, farmer training and broader dissemination to enhance potato productivity and ensure ecological sustainability.
Key Words: Late blight, resistant potato varieties, Farmer-led dissemination and Potato productivity
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Talukder, M. A. H. et al. “Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh”. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), (2024): 402-407.
APA
Talukder, M. A. H., Islam, M. S., Ferdous, M. Z., Akhter-Ul-Alam, M., Hossain, M. M., Sarker, M. A. I. and Haque, M. E. (2024). Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), 402-407.
Chicago
Talukder, M. A. H., Islam, M. S., Ferdous, M. Z., Akhter-Ul-Alam, M., Hossain, M. M., Sarker, M. A. I. and Haque, M. E. “Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh”. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), (2024): 402-407.
Harvard
Talukder, M. A. H., Islam, M. S., Ferdous, M. Z., Akhter-Ul-Alam, M., Hossain, M. M., Sarker, M. A. I. and Haque, M. E.2024. Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), pp. 402-407.
Vancouver
Talukder, MAH, Islam, MS, Ferdous, MZ, Akhter-Ul-Alam, M, Hossain MM, Sarker MAI, Haque, ME. Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, September 2024, 10(02), 402-407.
Talukder, M. A. H. et al. “Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh”. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), (2024): 402-407.
APA
Talukder, M. A. H., Islam, M. S., Ferdous, M. Z., Akhter-Ul-Alam, M., Hossain, M. M., Sarker, M. A. I. and Haque, M. E. (2024). Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), 402-407.
Chicago
Talukder, M. A. H., Islam, M. S., Ferdous, M. Z., Akhter-Ul-Alam, M., Hossain, M. M., Sarker, M. A. I. and Haque, M. E. “Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh”. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), (2024): 402-407.
Harvard
Talukder, M. A. H., Islam, M. S., Ferdous, M. Z., Akhter-Ul-Alam, M., Hossain, M. M., Sarker, M. A. I. and Haque, M. E.2024. Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(02), pp. 402-407.
Vancouver
Talukder, MAH, Islam, MS, Ferdous, MZ, Akhter-Ul-Alam, M, Hossain MM, Sarker MAI, Haque, ME. Farmer-led promotion of late blight-resistant potato varieties to enhance productivity in northern Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, September 2024, 10(02), 402-407.
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