Filipinas: Propagation techniques for potato planting materials
Filipinos may be rice-eaters, but potatoes are still a frequent part of their diet. It is a common ingredient in many tomato-based dishes like kaldereta and menudo, as well as soups like nilaga.
Outside Filipino cuisine, the potato is a common side dish offered in many fast food restaurants. One can enjoy it as french fries, mashed potatoes, or hashbrowns.
In 2017, the local demand for potatoes was 380,333 metric tons. The problem is that a big percentage of this demand was fulfilled through imports, with only 31.98% of the local demand supplied with local sources.
One of the contributing factors to the low rate of local production is the limited supply of certified disease-free planting materials. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has been working to address this gap through the Potato Research and Development Center.
Fuente: https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/17/propagation-techniques-for-potato-planting-materials/
