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Establishment and Multiplication of Virus‐free Nuclear Stocks of Potatoes in Denmark 1
Author(s) -
Kristensen H. RØNde
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.1984.tb02056.x
Subject(s) - meristem , biology , multiplication (music) , horticulture , shoot , mathematics , combinatorics
A programme of meristem‐stem tip culture of potato was initiated in Denmark in 1977 to eradicate Corynebacterium sepedonicum and at the same time produce virus‐free stocks. The procedures for obtaining the cultures, and ksting for viruses, at the National Institute of Plant Pathology are described. The first tuber generation is further propagated for 2 years by the Research Institute for Potatoes at Tylstrup. Selected growers then multiply the « meristem potatoes » under the pre‐basic system for another 3 years, under the supervision of the National Committee for Health Control of Seed Potatoes.