The Kufri Bhaskar variety is tailored for cultivation in Northern and Central plains. It is a medium-maturing potato with white-cream, ovoid tubers that have shallow eyes and a mealy texture. Kufri Bhaskar is resistant to hopper and mite infestations, which contributes to better plant health and improved yields. It allows for early planting, optimizing crop schedules and rotations effectively.
Tuber Characteristics
- Shape: Oval to oblong
- Skin Color: Light yellow
- Flesh Color: White
- Eye Depth: Shallow, which makes peeling easier and improves market appeal.
- Size: Medium to large-sized tubers
- Texture: Smooth skin with a firm texture
- Dry Matter Content: Moderate, making it suitable for table use and culinary applications.
Resistances
- Late Blight: Kufri Bhaskar exhibits high resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans), a major disease affecting potato crops. This resistance is particularly valuable in regions prone to wet and humid conditions, where late blight is prevalent.
- Early Blight: It also shows moderate resistance to early blight (Alternaria solani), another common fungal disease that affects potato foliage and tubers.
- Bacterial Wilt: Kufri Bhaskar has some tolerance to bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), a soil-borne disease that can severely impact yield.
- Virus Resistance: This variety is known to have resistance to certain potato viruses, particularly the Potato Virus Y (PVY), which can cause significant crop losses.
- Nematodes: Kufri Bhaskar has shown some level of resistance to potato cyst nematodes, although it may not be fully immune.
