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Innovative Strategies in Potato Cultivation: Enhancing Agronomic Performance, Nutritional Quality, and Post-Harvest Stability

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2026) | Viewed by 1322

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jarosław Pobereżny

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Department of Agronomy and Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: quality; cultivation technology; cultivars; storage technology; nutritional value; pro-health value; bioactive compounds; vegetables; fruits; potato; processing; preservation; fermented products
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Prof. Dr. Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska

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Department of Agronomy and Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Kaliskiego 7 St., build. I, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: quality; cultivation technology; cultivars; storage technology; quality, nutritional value; pro-health value; bioactive compounds; anti-nutritional compounds; vegetables; fruits; potato; environmental
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Prof. Dr. Wiesław Szulc

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Division of Agriculture and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture and Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
Interests: environmental science; plant fertilization; animal and human nutrition; soil science; fertilizers; soil analysis; soil fertility; plant nutrition; nutrient; management soil chemistry environment
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Dear Colleagues,

Modern potato cultivation strategies focus on integrating advanced agrotechnical and biological technologies to increase yields, tubers’ nutritional value, and post-harvest shelf life. The use of precision farming, including soil sensors, GPS systems, and satellite data analysis, allows for the optimization of fertilization and irrigation, while the selection and engineering of varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses, such as drought, pathogens, or salinity, affects the stability of production. Biostimulants and soil microorganisms, e.g., mycorrhiza and rhizobacteria, improve mineral utilization and support plant health. In addition, genetic modifications make it possible to enrich potato tubers with nutrients such as mineral salts (Fe, Zn) or antioxidants, and storage strategies using controlled atmospheres and natural germination inhibitors extend tuber life without the need for chemicals. Integrating these approaches can significantly increase the efficiency of potato production while reducing environmental impact.

This Special Issue of Agriculture invites submissions of original scientific articles and review papers focusing on innovative strategies in potato cultivation, increasing yield and improving the nutritional value of tubers, and possibilities of reducing quantitative and qualitative losses after storage.

Papers addressing the following topics are particularly welcome:

  • Modern phenotyping techniques and their role in the selection of potato varieties with higher nutritional quality.
  • The application of biostimulants and soil microorganisms in potato cultivation and their impact on yield and stress resistance.
  • Precision agriculture in potato cultivation involving the integration of sensors, drones, and decision support systems.
  • The impact of conservation tillage techniques on the environment, potato tuber quality, and long-term yield stability.
  • Modern potato storage technologies, including the control of atmosphere, temperature, and humidity in warehouses.
  • Natural sprouting inhibitors as an alternative to chemical storage agents.

Through publishing your latest research results in this Special Issue, you will provide valuable insights into sustainable potato production, improved yield and quality in production systems, and the use of modern tuber storage techniques.

Dr. Jarosław Pobereżny
Prof. Dr. Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska
Prof. Dr. Wiesław Szulc
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Keywords

  • conditions
  • cultivation technology
  • nutritional value
  • quality
  • storage
  • stress
  • tuber

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The Effect of Potato Seed Treatment on the Chemical Composition of Tubers and the Processing Quality of Chips Assessed Immediately After Harvest and After Long-Term Storage of Tubers
by Katarzyna Brążkiewicz, Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska, Bożena Bogucka and Jarosław Pobereżny
Agriculture 2026, 16(2), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture16020199 - 13 Jan 2026
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Potatoes intended for chip production must meet strict quality requirements. The objective of the study was to determine the optimal cultivation approach most favorable for chip potato cultivars (Beo, Picus, Pirol) through the application of various agronomic treatments, including a biostimulant and a [...] Read more.
Potatoes intended for chip production must meet strict quality requirements. The objective of the study was to determine the optimal cultivation approach most favorable for chip potato cultivars (Beo, Picus, Pirol) through the application of various agronomic treatments, including a biostimulant and a fungicide. In the fresh tuber mass, the following components were determined: dry matter, starch, total and reducing sugars, as well as carotenoid and chlorophyll pigments. The chips were evaluated in terms of organoleptic traits: color, taste, aroma and consistency. All analyses were carried out directly after harvest and after 6 months of storage under constant temperature (8 °C) and relative air humidity (95%). In general, all experimental factors had a significant effect on the parameters studied. The potato cultivars differed significantly in the chemical composition of their tubers. The cultivar ‘Beo’ was characterized by the highest dry matter and starch content and, at the same time, the lowest content of total and reducing sugars (respectively, : 23.9%, 18.4%, 5.77 g kg−1 f.m., 459 mg kg−1 f.m.). The cultivar ‘Pirol’, on the other hand, contained the highest amounts of carotenoid and chlorophyll pigments (a, b and total): 10.31, 1.87, 0.927, 2.80 mg kg−1 f.m., respectively. The preparations Moncut 460 SC (MC) and Supporter® (SP) used in potato production showed a positive effect on the chemical composition of the cultivars studied. It was demonstrated that the combined use of both agents proved to be the most beneficial in this regard. The chips produced were characterized by high overall quality, averaging 4.6 points after harvest and 4.5 points after storage, fully meeting the standards required for this type of product. Chips fried from the tubers of the ‘Beo’ cultivar received the highest organoleptic scores: color—4.9, consistency—4.6, and taste—4.6 points. Regardless of the experimental factors, the chips were characterized by a very good aroma (5.0 points). The studies conducted generally demonstrated a positive effect of the potato seed treatments used in cultivation on the individual quality traits of the chips. The combined application of the preparations (MC and SP) generally had a significantly positive effect on the organoleptic characteristics of the chips. After long-term storage, the quality of tubers and chips slightly decreased overall, which indicates that appropriate conditions were maintained throughout the storage period and that proper handling of the tubers immediately after harvest was ensured. Full article
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