Cultivation practices of potatoes
Estimated cost:
R1001 – R5000
Field Of Study:
Agriculture
Department Name:
Agronomy
Objectives:
¿ The origin and history of potatoes¿ The importance and extent of the South African potato industry
¿ Potato crop growth stages and basic physiology
¿ Seed quality, physiological age, seed handling and plant population
¿ Soil preparation and cultivation practices
¿ Brief overview of available cultivars and factors to consider in cultivar selection
¿ Brief overview of the most important potato pests
¿ Brief overview of the most important potato diseases
Entry Requirement:
Grade 12/Matric Certificate
Certificate Type:
Attendance
Delivery Mode:
Contact
Duration:
2 days
Presentation Language:
English
Contact Person Name:
EL De Villiers
Contact Person Email:
lorette@sun.ac.za
Contact Person Phone:
(021) 8082748
Latest Year Offered:
2024
