World population is increasing at an alarming rate and is expected to reach about six billion
by the end of year 2050. Increased hunger and malnourishment are challenging issues for …

Adoption of improved varieties is an important strategy to adapt to the negative implication
associated with climate change and variability. However, incomplete data on varietal …

The potato (Solanum spp.) is currently the leading non-grain commodity in the global food
system with production exceeding 329 million metric tonnes in 2009. The extraordinary …

Abstract Karnataka produces 1.4% of potato from 4.1% national potato area. Hassan is the
largest potato producing district in the State accounting for 20% production and 56% crop …

Adoption of high-yielding, early maturing and drought-resistant varieties is a good
adaptation strategy to cope with the adverse effects of climatic events like frequent …

The chapter introduces specialty crops and lists the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
classification. Additionally, it introduces Economic Importance and employment …

Present study attempted to understand farmers' perception on attributes they want in future
potato varieties in heat-prone areas. For better understanding, priority index (PI; range 0 to …

Potatoes are a large commercial crop and the world's most consumed non-cereal food crop.
The crop thrives in cool, but not frosty weather. Potatoes are a cool-season vegetable …

Climate variation and change are now an unavoidable phenomenon as a result of global
warming. In particular, climate change has a considerable effect on vegetable crops on …

The potato is a staple crop for many people around the world, and it plays a vital part in
achieving Millennium Development Goals of ending hunger, poverty, and malnutrition. CO2 …