--- title: PotatoWorld Blog | Jaap Delleman description: Experienced Editor In Chief skilled in Copywriting, Sustainability, Editing, Agriculture, and Journalism. Strong media and communication professional with a Bsc focused in Communication Agriculture from HAS Dordrecht. --- [![Voorbeeld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hubfs/Potatoworld_Magazine_July2019%20/Images/logo.png "Voorbeeld")](https://potatoworld.eu/) - [Home](https://potatoworld.eu/) - [News](https://potatoworld.eu/news) - [Blog](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/) - [Magazine](https://potatoworld.eu/magazine) - [Archive](https://potatoworld.eu/archive) - [Subscribe](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu/product/potatoworld-magazine/) - [Extend subscription](https://potatoworld.eu/2013-09-30-08-25-33) - [Advertise](https://potatoworld.eu/advertisement) - [Events](https://potatoworld.eu/events) - [Service](https://potatoworld.eu/service-colofon) - [Links](https://potatoworld.eu/weblinks) - [Webshop](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu) - [Contact](https://potatoworld.eu/contact) - [Home](https://potatoworld.eu/) - [News](https://potatoworld.eu/news) - [Blog](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/) - [Magazine](https://potatoworld.eu/magazine) - [Archive](https://potatoworld.eu/archive) - [Subscribe](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu/product/potatoworld-magazine/) - [Extend subscription](https://potatoworld.eu/2013-09-30-08-25-33) - [Advertise](https://potatoworld.eu/advertisement) - [Events](https://potatoworld.eu/events) - [Service](https://potatoworld.eu/service-colofon) - [Links](https://potatoworld.eu/weblinks) - [Webshop](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu) - [Contact](https://potatoworld.eu/contact) [Bel ons](tel:0703589331) [Mail ons](mailto:redactie@aardappelwereld.nl) [Adverteren](https://potatoworld.eu/adverteren) [Abonneer](https://potatoworld.eu/abonneren) ## Jaap Delleman ![Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hubfs/Jaap%20Delleman.png) Experienced Editor In Chief skilled in Copywriting, Sustainability, Editing, Agriculture, and Journalism. Strong media and communication professional with a Bsc focused in Communication Agriculture from HAS Dordrecht. ### Recent Posts ## [Dormancy and sprouting as potato characteristics](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dormancy-and-sprouting) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Dec 6, 2019 10:31:38 AM [![Dormancy and sprouting ](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG%208.jpg?width=139&name=BLOG%208.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dormancy-and-sprouting) **There are several physiological traits that Potato-breeders look for when it comes to tuber characteristics. Tuber initiation is the moment that the.** Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dormancy-and-sprouting) ## [Tuber disorders of non-pathogenic origin](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-on-tuber-disorders) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Dec 6, 2019 10:23:51 AM [![Effects on tuber disorders](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG%207%20foto%201.jpg?width=139&name=BLOG%207%20foto%201.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-on-tuber-disorders) **Besides infection by pests and diseases, potato is also prone to many disorders of non-pathogenic origin. Such non-pathogenic origins are of an.** Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-on-tuber-disorders) ## [Salinity as an increasing soil problem for potato production](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-of-salinity) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Dec 6, 2019 10:12:15 AM [![With an increase of soil salinity the electric conductivity (EC) of soil moisture increases.](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG%206.jpg?width=139&name=BLOG%206.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-of-salinity) **Salinity worldwide is an increasing soil problem, especially in coastal areas with salt water intrusion. Salt also accumulates where irrigation takes.** Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-of-salinity) ## [The health benefits of the potato](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-health-benefits-of-the-potato) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Nov 21, 2019 7:08:09 PM [![2019-05 kapsalon gezond](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/2019-05%20kapsalon%20gezond.jpg?width=139&name=2019-05%20kapsalon%20gezond.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-health-benefits-of-the-potato) **After wheat and white rice, potato is the third food crop widely consumed by humans. The quantity of maize produced is higher, but the bulk of that.** Topcis: [Health](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/health) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-health-benefits-of-the-potato) ## [The need for potato storage](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-need-for-potato-storage) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Nov 1, 2019 4:56:39 PM [![Potato storage](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Potato%20storage.png?width=139&name=Potato%20storage.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-need-for-potato-storage) **Different physical and socioeconomic potato environments have different storage needs, periods and conditions. The storage period varies from a few.** Topcis: [Storage](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/storage) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-need-for-potato-storage) ## [Crop-soil-water relations](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/crop-soil-water-relations) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Oct 14, 2019 6:32:14 PM [![Drop of water falling into the water and leaving it circles.](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Drop%20of%20water%20falling%20into%20the%20water%20and%20leaving%20it%20circles..jpeg?width=139&name=Drop%20of%20water%20falling%20into%20the%20water%20and%20leaving%20it%20circles..jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/crop-soil-water-relations) **Agronomists need to establish a water balance to calculate the effect of water shortage on potato yields for use in explorations and decision.** Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/crop-soil-water-relations) ## [Pre-sprouting for a seed potato production crop](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/sprouting) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Oct 14, 2019 6:31:48 PM [![Pre-sprouting of the seed tubers specifically for a seed potato production crop has advantages.](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/blog-potatoworld-euhs-fshubfsPotato%20sprout.png?width=139&name=blog-potatoworld-euhs-fshubfsPotato%20sprout.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/sprouting) **Chitting or mini-chitting is preparing seed tubers to grow small, few mm long white sprouts ready to plant without causing damage when the seed.** Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/sprouting) ## [Temperature effect on potato growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/temperature-effect-on-growth) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Oct 11, 2019 5:49:12 PM [![Potato crops](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Potato%20crops.jpg?width=139&name=Potato%20crops.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/temperature-effect-on-growth) **Besides day length, temperature is the other main factor for (driven) potato crop development. Below a base temperature between 2 and 4 ⁰C, all.** Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/temperature-effect-on-growth) ## [Why potatoes like CO2](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/why-potatoes-like-co2) By [Jaap Delleman](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/jaap-delleman), Aug 29, 2019 1:51:50 PM [![Organic vegetables on a stand at a farmers market with a sign reading locally grown](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Organic%20vegetables%20on%20a%20stand%20at%20a%20farmers%20market%20with%20a%20sign%20reading%20locally%20grown.jpeg?width=139&name=Organic%20vegetables%20on%20a%20stand%20at%20a%20farmers%20market%20with%20a%20sign%20reading%20locally%20grown.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/why-potatoes-like-co2) **In future, there is more CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the air, temperatures are higher and rainfall is more erratic. 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