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Dimethylnaphthalene and diisopropylnaphthalene for potato sprout control in storage: 1. Application methodology and efficacy

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Dimethylnaphthalene (DMN) and diisopropylnaphthalene (DIPN) isomers applied as sprout suppressants to stored potatoes (cv. Russet Burbank) were evaluated for effects on sprout length and weight compared to chlorpropham (CIPC). One application of CIPC at 22 mg a.i. kg-1 of tuber fresh weight (f.w.), and one or two applications of DMN and DIPN at 100, 200, and 300 mg a.i. kg-1 f.w. were applied as thermal aerosol fogs. Two applications of DIPN at 300 mg a.i. kg-1 f.w. were as effective as CIPC in suppressing sprout growth during ten months of storage. DMN also suppressed tuber sprout growth but was not as effective as two applications of DIPN or one application of CIPC. One application of DIPN or DMN at 300 mg a.i. kg-1 f.w. was an effective suppressant of sprout growth on a short-term basis. Whole tuber residue analyses were also conducted. After ten months in storage, DMN and DIPN residue concentrations were equal to or less than those of CIPC.

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  1. Chemical Supply Company, P.O. Box 425, 83303, Twin Falls, Idaho

    M. D. Lewis (Director of Research and Development)

  2. Kimberly R & E Center, 3793 N 3600 E, University of Idaho, 83341, Kimberly, Idaho

    G. E. Kleinkopf (Research Professor) & K. K. Shetty (Extension Potato Specialist)

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Idaho Experiment Station Research paper No. 97701. This study was conducted with funding support from the National Potato Council and the Idaho Potato Commission.

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Lewis, M.D., Kleinkopf, G.E. & Shetty, K.K. Dimethylnaphthalene and diisopropylnaphthalene for potato sprout control in storage: 1. Application methodology and efficacy. American Potato Journal 74, 183–197 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02851597

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