INIAP-Fátima nueva variedad de papa precoz

Abstract

In Ecuador in the province of Bolívar, the most widespread potato varieties are INIAP-Gabriela and Superchola. These varieties are very susceptible to late blight (Phytophthora infestans), with a growing cycle of more than 160 days and a yield of less than 20 ton ha^-1.

In response to these limitations, with the support of the Bolívar State University, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and local farmers a new variety with superior characteristics has been developed, INIAP-Fátima variety, which has moderate resistance to late blight, a crop life cycle of less than 150 days, yield superior to 30 ton ha^-1, with quality for fresh consumption and processing.

Additional keywords: Plant breeding, participative selection, late blight, stability, quality.