Presentation by Mr Yeshi Dorji National Seed Centre Department of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture amp Forests Bhutan Presentation Outline Background Objectives Current production and distribution system ID: 1014877
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1. TECHNOLOGY DISSEMINATION OF VIRUS-FREE SEED POTATO PRODUCTION USING HYDROPONIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMPresentation by: Mr. Yeshi DorjiNational Seed Centre, Department of AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture & Forests: Bhutan
2. Presentation OutlineBackgroundObjectives Current production and distribution systemLocation of experimental siteOccurrence and control of pest & diseasesTarget cultivar for hydroponicVirus free potato tissue cultureDiscussion and AnalysisSuggestion for the projectProject impact and future plan
3. Background 69% of the Bhutanese populations are engaged in Agriculture. Agriculture will remain one of the most important source of employment and rural livelihood of the Bhutanese people for several decades.Forest cover : 72.5% Pasture : 3.9% Agriculture: 7.7% Horticulture: 0.1% Settlement: 0.1% Others: 15.9% National Portal of Bhutan, 1995
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5. National Seed Centre The Program is responsible to ensure national seed security through production of high quality seeds, planting materials & other agricultural inputs in adequate quantities and at affordable price to improve the livelihood of the farmers. NSC is under Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests.
6. ObjectivesTo supply certified seeds & plants of agricultural and horticultural crops in adequate quantity on time.To specialize in maintaining & multiplying basic and foundation seeds and planting materials of recommended and released varieties.To co-ordinate Registered Seed Growers, private Nursery growers & private sector entrepreneurs to ensure the availability of certified seeds and plants to Bhutanese farmers at all times.
7. Overview of Current productionTotal area – 12,785 acres *Total production – 53,612 MT* Average yield – 4,194 kg per acre*NSC is the major supplier of seed potatoes throughout the country supplying about 350-400 MT of seed potatoes to the farmer’s annually. Moreover, the free transportation cost Agriculture statistics, 2014 (DoA)
8. Potato production system
9. Major Potato Growing Districts
10. Potato seed production system in Bhutan Formal Informal Tissue culture (micro-tubers)Aeroponics (Mini-tubers)Farmers to farmers seed exchange(1%)(99%)Seed Production & Distribution
11. Formal Seed SystemThis system is requried to provide high quality material to the producers of inforaml seed and to regain/maitain credibility for seed export. National Seed Centre has the mandate and facilities to produce the first stages in the formal seed program.Seed quality at all the levels is monitored through Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA), following the seed standards and the seed certification rules and regulations.
12. In-Vitro plantletMicro tuber & Mini tuberBasic SeedFoundation 1Foundation 2Certified seed Micro tuber & Mini tuberBasic seedFoundation 1Foundation 2certified seed Informal seedNSC Laboratory & AeroponicNSC- Seed Farm(3100m)NSC- Seed Farm(3100mSeed Farm Registered-grower(3100m)Certified GrowersInformal seed growersStages of seed production and seed flowPanting materialWhere producedProduct
13. Tissue Culture Laboratory Culture roomMultiplication room
14. Traditional systemThe potato producers at higher elevation( above 2700m) customarily maintain their own seed stock. They do not generally apply any specific treatment for seed production
15. Location of the experimental siteThe experiment will be carried out under net-house or greenhouse cultivation with controlled conditions at National Seed Centre, Paro. The location lies between latitude of 27°22’59’’ N and longitude, 89°25’12’’ E of Greenwich. It is located at an altitude of 2,406 meter above sea level (m.a.s.l) with cool winter and humid conditions in summer. Department of Hydro met services [DoHMS], 2015
16. Major DiseasesLate blight (phytophthora infestans (mont.)
17. Viruses (PVA, PVS, PVX, PVY&PLRV)PVAPVSPVXPVXPVYPLRV
18. MANAGEMENT & CONTROL OF PESTS AND DISEASESSelection of healthy seed is foundation of successful disease managementUse FM radio stations & media to disseminate information on disease forecast and management)Scheduled chemical spray Source varieties like Desiree, Kufri jyoti & Yusikaap that are moderately resistanceEducate on post harvest managements
19. Potato Varieties in BhutanDesiree (Red Dutch variety 80048)Kufri Jyoti (White Indian Variety 800258)Yusikaap (White Argentine 72008)Khangmakaap (White CIP, Peru 378015.13)Nasephey kewa Kaap (White Peru 393077.159)
20. Target CultivarVarietyDesireeKhangma KaapOriginThe NetherlandsPeru (CIP)CIP number800048378015.13Introduced19701989Released19882002Days to maturity<100100-105ShapeLong ovalOblongSkinSmooth red to pinkSmooth White creamLate blightSusceptibleModerate resistantWartResistantResistantOther characteristicGood eating and storage quality. Preferred for French friesSuitable for rice based cropping system, Early maturingProportion of Production (%)904
21. Virus free potato tissue culture
22. Discussion and AnalysisHenceforth, with the support of this project, by introducing hydroponic technique the production of clean planting materials can be improved and strengthened.Achieving of mini-tubers with an excellent sanitary quality.Quality production.
23. Suggestion for the ProjectIn addition to tissue culture and Aeroponic facility, the goal of this project is to stabilize and improve seed potato industry in the country through propagating virus-free planting materials of the hydroponics technique.Supply of hydroponic cultivation facilities to be used for proliferation of seed potatoes.Mass production for proliferation of certified healthy seed potatoes by net house cultivation.Monitoring of virus infection in seed potatoes produced in the country and technical support for molecular diagnostics of potato virus.
24. Project Impact and future planSupply of quality (healthy, disease-free) mini tubers produced through hydroponicProper seed program will be organized by replacement of virus-free seed potatoes to farmers which will ultimately improve their livelihoodWell-established seed potato production system combining hydroponics and net-house production and selecting the healthy seed potatoes.Trained experts in operating facilities for seed potato production and virus diagnostics.Boosting the quantity and quality of farmers’ potatoes.
25. Increase farm income in Asian countries by producing quality potato seeds.To develop and study new cultivation systems.To produce disease free seed potatoes through rapid seed multiplication technologiesDisease free seed potatoes produced for further production of foundation and certified seedsUltimately, development of tissue culture Lab facilities and man powerImprovement and maintenance of existing Aeroponic facilities
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