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Variety traits

Starch content of potato

Solanum tuberosum L.

Starch content is a key varietal trait of potatoes, determining culinary quality and processing suitability. The indicator varies from 10% to 30% and is measured primarily by the hydrostatic method.

In the reference 565 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.

To estimate starch content, the density method is used, based on the correlation between the mass of the tuber in air and in water. Values below 13% characterize low starch content, 13% to 25% indicate medium, and values above 25% are considered high.

Starch accumulation depends on varietal characteristics, maturity stages, and agronomic practices. Excessive nitrogen nutrition and chlorine-containing potassium fertilizers decrease starch content, whereas the application of phosphorus and magnesium stimulates its increase. During storage, starch undergoes hydrolysis, which reduces its content.

High starch content leads to the mealiness of tubers, which is important for mashed potatoes and industrial starch production. Low starch content is characteristic of varieties with a firm, waxy texture that do not disintegrate when boiled and are preferred for use in salads and for frying.

General information about the subject — on the page Starch content.

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Varieties of Potato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Cekin

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
3 records

Cedron

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Borek

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
3 records

Bielik

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Brasovia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HERMEZIU RADU

RO
3 records

Begonia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Batalion

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
2 records

Bila

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Batory

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
10 records

Aster

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
6 records

Astana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Armonia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MIKE LUIZA

RO
3 records

AZhUR

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DUBININ SERGEJ VLADIMIROVICh / SEREGINA NADEZhDA IVANOVNA / ShANINA ELENA PETROVNA

UA
4 records

Aramis

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
2 records

Annabell

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

P Y VAN DER WERFF/DE ZPC

FR
4 records

Amulet

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HZPC Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Alena

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Norika Nordring-Kartoffelzucht-und Vermehrungs- GmbH Gros Lusewitz

LV
3 records

Ametyst

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
3 records

Ackra

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niehoff, Dr. Karl-Heinrich Gut Bütow

AT
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
5 records

Bahar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Doga Arge Merkezi Sanayi Ticaret Incorporated

3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Zelia Aureliia Heorhiivna, Halahan Tetiana Oleksandrivna, Kozun` Ihor Ivanovych, Tymko Liudmyla Volodymyrivna, Pysarenko Nataliia Vasylivna, Lysak Olena Andriivna, Andriienko Tetiana Mykhailivna, Tymko Mykola Hryhorovych, Sydorchuk Vasyl Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

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