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The influence of temperature on the rate of root and sprout growth of potatoes

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Sprout and root growth of potato seed pieces representing ten varieties was studied in the range of 45–60° F. The critical temperature for growth was in the 48–50° range. No consistent association between early maturity and rapid seed-piece germination could be determined.

Excellent sprouting and reasonable root growth did occur at 50°, so that a critical growth temperature for potato seed pieces of 50° F. is proposed.

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  1. Department of Farm Crops, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.

    D. R. Isleib (Assistant Professor) & N. R. Thompson (Associate Professor)

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Journal Article Number 2289, Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, East Lansing, Mich.

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Isleib, D.R., Thompson, N.R. The influence of temperature on the rate of root and sprout growth of potatoes. American Potato Journal 36, 173–178 (1959). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02851692

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