Variety traits
Solanum tuberosum L.
Potato yield is a key economically valuable trait measured in tonnes or centners per hectare based on the commercial fraction of tubers.
In the reference 733 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.
In potato variety testing, tubers weighing over 40 g or having a diameter exceeding 40 mm are considered commercial. Yield is recorded on test plots in multiple replicates, with the total weight and fractional composition being documented, after which the performance of the tested variety is compared with the standard for the specific soil and climatic zone.
The average yield in temperate latitudes is 250–300 c/ha; however, the figures vary significantly depending on the maturity group and external conditions. Early-maturing varieties typically yield less than late-maturing ones in terms of total harvest, as the latter have a longer period for tuber biomass accumulation.
The realization of genetic yield potential depends on the quality of seed material, adherence to agronomic practices, nutrient availability, and water management. Potatoes are most demanding of moisture during the tuberization phase, when high temperatures can halt growth and significantly reduce productivity.
General information about the subject — on the page Yield.
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.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc Oak Park Research Centre
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Winfried Lange, Frank Lange
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
IJSSELMEERPOLDERS
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SCHUCHMANN| Dr. Walter Schuchmann / BOEHM GEORG| Georg Boehm
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Dunnet, J.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek-en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V., Netherlands
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
ROBERT HOOPES
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, North Dakota State University
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Jacob Eising
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweekbedrijf-Zpc (NL)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Justus Bohm
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Station de Recherche du ComitÚ Nord
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
R.P.GRAVELAND
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
KUIK G.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
VOGEL JOSEF| Dr. Josef Vogel
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
LEESTEMAKER| B.F. Leestemaker / SMID| A. Smid
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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Heinrich Böhm^^^SCHUCHMANN R.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Station de Recherche du Comite Nord (FR)/Groupement Interprofessionel de la Pomme de Terre (FR)