Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural
sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS
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2000
Volume 3
Issue 1
Volume 3
Issue 1
Topic:
Agronomy
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Zarzecka K. , Għsiorowska B. 2000. IMPACT OF SOME HERBICIDES ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF POTATO TUBERS, EJPAU 3(1), #04.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume3/issue1/agronomy/abs-04.html
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume3/issue1/agronomy/abs-04.html
IMPACT OF SOME HERBICIDES ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF POTATO TUBERS
Krystyna Zarzecka, Barbara Għsiorowska
ABSTRACT
The 3-year field experiment researched the impact of weed control with herbicides on the chemical composition of four table potato cultivars. There were observed significant changes in the tuber chemical composition of potatoes treated with herbicides which significantly decreased the contents of dry matter, starch and phosphorus as well as increased the contents of vitamin C, total saccharides and magnesium in tubers, as compared to the object weed-controlled mechanically.
Key words: potato, herbicides, starch, vitamin C, reducing saccharides, total saccharides, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium.