Promotie

Plant architecture and functioning of hybrid potato plants grown from true seeds versus seedling tubers: a quantitative study from leaf to crop

Promovendus J (Jiahui) Gu
Promotor prof.dr.ir. PC (Paul) Struik
prof.dr. JB (Jochem) Evers
Copromotor dr.ir. SM (Steven) Driever
Organisatie Wageningen University, Centre for Crop Systems Analysis
Datum

vr 4 april 2025 10:30 tot 11:30

Locatie Omnia, gebouwnummer 105
Hoge Steeg 2
6708 PH Wageningen
+31 (0)317 - 484 500
Zaal/kamer Auditorium

Samenvatting (Engelstalig)

Potatoes are traditionally grown from seed tubers. Another approach using true potato seeds, produced through sexual reproduction, offers advantages like better reduced risks of disease and easier storage. However, plants grown from true seeds and seedling tubers (tubers from true-seed-grown plants) differ in architecture and yield formation, particularly in branching and source-sink dynamics, which is crucial for resource allocation and productivity. My research focuses on understanding these differences in plant structure, resource use, and productivity across multiple scales from leaf to crop. By addressing these questions, this study contributes to more efficient and sustainable hybrid potato production systems.