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## [Decisions influencing the dry matter concentration of tubers](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-influencing-the-dry-matter-concentration-of-tubers)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Feb 14, 2022 3:30:00 PM

[![Tuber dry matter concentration](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2069.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2069.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-influencing-the-dry-matter-concentration-of-tubers)

**Different outlets have different optimal dry matter concentrations of tubers. The dry matter concentration of table potatoes in general is lower than.**

Topcis: [Cultivation](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/cultivation)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-influencing-the-dry-matter-concentration-of-tubers)

## [Cracks, fissures and clefts: different appearances of external tuber disorders](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/external-tuber-disorders-cracks-fissures-clefts)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Feb 7, 2022 1:24:48 PM

[![Cracks, fissures and clefts](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2068.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2068.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/external-tuber-disorders-cracks-fissures-clefts)

**Tuber cracks, fissures and clefts have different appearances following different causes. They are healed wounds but clearly visible as scars on the.**

Topcis: [Cultivation](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/cultivation)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/external-tuber-disorders-cracks-fissures-clefts)

## [An introduction to tuber disorders and their hazards](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/an-introduction-to-tuber-disorders-and-their-hazards)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 31, 2022 1:45:00 PM

[![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2067.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2067.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/an-introduction-to-tuber-disorders-and-their-hazards)

**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: [Cultivation](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/cultivation)

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## [How to prevent and control potassium deficiency in potatoes](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/how-to-prevent-and-control-potassium-deficiency-in-potatoes)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 24, 2022 3:00:00 PM

[![Potassium deficiency in potatoes](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2066.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2066.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/how-to-prevent-and-control-potassium-deficiency-in-potatoes)

**The behaviour of potassium (K) in clay soils mainly depends on the clay content and the type of clay mineral. Soils with clay minerals mainly.**

Topcis: [Diseases](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/diseases)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/how-to-prevent-and-control-potassium-deficiency-in-potatoes)

## [The vital role of the potato in saving the planet](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-vital-role-of-the-potato-in-saving-the-planet)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 19, 2022 1:28:52 PM

[![Potatoes play a major role in helping feed the world while using less resources, including land. ](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Cedric%20-%20Environmental%20and%20food%20pyramids2.jpg?width=139&name=Cedric%20-%20Environmental%20and%20food%20pyramids2.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-vital-role-of-the-potato-in-saving-the-planet)

World leaders recently gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the COP26 climate change conference – COP stands for Conference of the Parties and the.

Topcis: [Trade and marketing](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/trade-and-marketing)

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## [What are the effects and symptoms of potassium deficiency in potatoes?](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-and-symptoms-of-potassium-deficiency-in-potatoes)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 17, 2022 11:00:00 AM

[![Potassium deficiency in potatoes](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2065.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2065.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-and-symptoms-of-potassium-deficiency-in-potatoes)

**Second to nitrogen, potassium (K) is adsorbed most by the plant and is essential for its normal growth and development.**

Topcis: [Diseases](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/diseases)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/effects-and-symptoms-of-potassium-deficiency-in-potatoes)

## [About deficiency diseases in potatoes: Potassium deficiency](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/deficiency-diseases-in-potatoes-potassium-deficiency)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 10, 2022 10:30:00 AM

[![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2064.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2064.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/deficiency-diseases-in-potatoes-potassium-deficiency)

**Potatoes need much potassium (K). Second to nitrogen, K is adsorbed most by the plant.**

Topcis: [Diseases](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/diseases)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/deficiency-diseases-in-potatoes-potassium-deficiency)

## [Potato World Vision - Being innovative is in our bones](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/potato-world-vision-being-innovative-is-in-our-bones)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Dec 27, 2021 11:45:00 AM

[![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/PotatoWorld%20vision-1.png?width=139&name=PotatoWorld%20vision-1.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/potato-world-vision-being-innovative-is-in-our-bones)

*The content of this blog is the **Potato World vision** column by Geert Staring, Director of Breeders Trust, published in PotatoWorld magazine 2021/04.*

Topcis: [Insider](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/insider)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/potato-world-vision-being-innovative-is-in-our-bones)

## [The World of Potato Research: Farm to Fork and potatoes; can we fork it?](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-world-of-potato-research-farm-to-fork-and-potatoes)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Dec 20, 2021 10:30:00 AM

[![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Precision%20farming.jpg?width=139&name=Precision%20farming.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-world-of-potato-research-farm-to-fork-and-potatoes)

**Precision agriculture (PA) is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring and responding to inter and intra-field variability in.**

Topcis: [Research](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/research)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-world-of-potato-research-farm-to-fork-and-potatoes)

## [Telling stories to convey the potato industry’s message](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/telling-stories-to-convey-the-potato-industrys-message)

 By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Dec 13, 2021 10:15:00 AM

[![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Rooien%20power%20to%20the%20Pieper.jpeg?width=139&name=Rooien%20power%20to%20the%20Pieper.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/telling-stories-to-convey-the-potato-industrys-message)

*The content of this blog is the foreword from the Editor in Chief, published in PotatoWorld magazine 2021/02.*

Topcis: [Editorial](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/editorial)

[Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/telling-stories-to-convey-the-potato-industrys-message)

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