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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.

Laura

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Richard Schuchmann^^^Heinrich Böhm

BG CZ DE HR HU LT +4
25 records

Picasso

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KWEEEKBEDRYJF ROPTA-ZPC

BG DK EE ES FR IE +5
22 records

Jaerla

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZPC Portugal

AT DE DK ES FR GR +7
22 records

Cleopatra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZPC

BE DE DK ES FR HR +6
19 records

Rosara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VON KAMEKE KARTZ

CZ DE ES HR HU LT +5
24 records

Red Scarlett

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Y.P. van der Werff/ZPC

CZ EE HR HU IT LT +4
20 records

Sagitta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ROCUS PIETER GRAVELAND

CZ IT NL PL UA
27 records

Verdi

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UNIPLANTA SAATZUCHT KG

CZ DE PL UA
24 records

Tomensa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

REITZIG DORLIES

AT CZ DE DK ES FR +7
20 records

Nikita

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

WOLF&WOLF

CZ DE DK ES FR HR +6
23 records

Ramos

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Van Rijn B.V.

BG CZ GR HR NL PL +2
25 records

Opal

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Solana, D

CZ DE HR PL UA
22 records

Memphis

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SCHEHR MAURICE / HARM MULDER

NL UA
26 records

Bellarosa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich BOHM, DE

BG CZ HR HU PL PT +2
20 records

Almera

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Svalof Weibull AB

AT BG CZ HR NL PL +1
18 records

Symfonia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

WALSMA| A. Walsma

CZ DE ES HR IT NL
18 records

Manitou

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Thema S. Mansholt

HR NL PL PT UA
23 records

Gala

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wolfgang Walter

BG DE LT LU UA
22 records

Labadia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Van Rijn Group

GR HR NL PL UA
18 records

Aladin

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wildeboer, J. J.

HR HU LT MT NL PL +3
17 records

Satina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOLANA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

CZ DE HR HU LT PL +2
20 records

Courage

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VAN DER LEEST B^^^NAUTA J.G.

CZ EE GR HR HU IT +3
16 records

Riviera

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Mts. Boerhave (NL)

BG CZ HR NL PL SI +1
19 records

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