Improving Potato Productivity through Innovative Fertilization Strategies under Drip Irrigation Conditions: A critical review

Document Type : Original research papers

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1 Soil sciences Department، Faculty of Agriculture، Damietta University, Egypt

2 Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

This comprehensive research work focuses on the critical significance of
potato cultivation and emphasizes the imperative to enhance its
productivity using effective fertilization programs. In recent years, there
has been a growing interest in enhancing the productivity of potatoes, to
address the challenges posed by an escalating population and the
cultivation of degraded soils. Researchers and policymakers are
increasingly turning their attention to organic fertilization as a key
approach to optimize potato tuber development. However, the lack of
consensus among experts in the plant nutrition field regarding the best
organic sources to use has sparked the need for comprehensive research
and analysis. This review aims to address the knowledge gap by critically
examining and synthesizing existing literature related to the impact of
various organic sources on potato growth and tuber quality. Additionally,
potassium (K) fertilization plays a crucial role in determining potato yield,
and there is a lack of agreement on the most effective K sources to use.
Therefore, this review will also explore the latest research on the influence
of different K sources under fertigation systems on potato performance and
productivity. Generally, this review article aims to identify significant
hurdles and potential opportunities within the field, ultimately directing
the course of future research directions and practical implementations.
This review article h paves the way for enhanced crop productivity and
improved food security while adhering to environmental sustainability
principles.

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Damietta Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Volume 3, Issue 1
January 2024
Pages 25-46

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