--- title: PotatoWorld Blog | Growth description: Growth | --- [![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) ## [Mixing potatoes with other crops: intercropping](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/mixing-potatoes-with-other-crops-intercropping) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Feb 15, 2021 12:15:00 PM [![Mixing potatoes with other crops: intercropping](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2047.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2047.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/mixing-potatoes-with-other-crops-intercropping) When potato is grown in a field with another crop, there is intercropping. There are several reasons why growers mix potato with other crops.. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/mixing-potatoes-with-other-crops-intercropping) ## [Altering the growing environment of potatoes with plastic sheeting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/altering-the-growing-environment-of-potatoes-with-plastic-sheeting) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Feb 8, 2021 11:00:00 AM [![Crops grown under plastic foil grow faster](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2046-1.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2046-1.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/altering-the-growing-environment-of-potatoes-with-plastic-sheeting) In large-scale commercial potato production, plastic sheeting is used to cover the soil after planting to raise the soil temperature. This is. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/altering-the-growing-environment-of-potatoes-with-plastic-sheeting) ## [Environment dependence of cropping systems](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/environment-dependence-of-cropping-systems) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 25, 2021 11:00:00 AM [![In subsistence farming growers tend to save their own seed, apply manure and grow off-season to avoid diseases. ](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2045%20for%20social-1.bmp)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/environment-dependence-of-cropping-systems) In technologically advanced conditions, seed certification and inputs of chemicals contribute substantially to the yielding ability of the potato. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/environment-dependence-of-cropping-systems) ## [Photosynthesis and starch formation in potatoes](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/photosynthesis-and-starch-formation-in-potatoes) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jan 18, 2021 2:01:00 PM [![Starch formation in potatoes](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Afbeelding%20blog%2019%20stems.png?width=139&name=Afbeelding%20blog%2019%20stems.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/photosynthesis-and-starch-formation-in-potatoes) In the dark, no photosynthesis takes place. To the contrary, a reverse process occurs— respiration—whereby sugars are respired producing a molecule. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/photosynthesis-and-starch-formation-in-potatoes) ## [Late blight (Phytophthora infestans)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/late-blight-phytophthora-infestans) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jun 22, 2020 1:45:00 PM [![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2021.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2021.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/late-blight-phytophthora-infestans) In regions where potatoes are grown year-round, such as in tropical highlands, there are always spores of the disease present to infect newly. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/late-blight-phytophthora-infestans) ## [Dynamics of tuber number per potato plant](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dynamics-of-tuber-number-per-potato-plant) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jun 15, 2020 2:00:00 PM [![Seed tubers vary in number of eyes and sprouts that yield different numbers of stems and (lateral) stolons and tubers](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2020.jpg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2020.jpg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dynamics-of-tuber-number-per-potato-plant) Not all eyes on a seed tuber produce a sprout; on average, much less than half do and the number of sprouts at the multiple sprouting stage varies. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dynamics-of-tuber-number-per-potato-plant) ## [Aboveground structures of the potato plant: Main stem & lateral stems](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/aboveground-structures-of-the-potato-plant-main-stem-and-lateral-stams) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Jun 8, 2020 9:20:00 AM [![](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2019.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2019.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/aboveground-structures-of-the-potato-plant-main-stem-and-lateral-stams) When a seed tuber is planted, its sprout after emergence grows into a main stem. When the stem forms a flower bud at the tip or apex, the main stem. Topcis: [Growth](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/growth) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/aboveground-structures-of-the-potato-plant-main-stem-and-lateral-stams) ## [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) [All posts](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/all) [Next](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/tag/growth/page/2) [Buy your copy today and get a 1 year free subscription to Potato world magazine.](https://info.potatoworld.eu/handbook) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6072304/38c04586-25b7-4bfd-89fc-289e6c38f45b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6072304/38c04586-25b7-4bfd-89fc-289e6c38f45b) ### Contact ### Adress   | POTATOWORLD MAGAZINE |   | | --- | --- | | Van Stolkweg 31 | Tel: +31 (0)70-3589331 | | Postbus 84102 | Fax: +31 (0)70-3544290 | | 2508 AC Den Haag |   | | Netherlands | E-mail: info@potatoworld.eu |         © 2015 Potatoworld Magazine