Potatoes are grown for many uses such as food, cash crops, food security crops and raw materials for processing. In all cases, a reliable supply of good quality seed is crucial to the development of the potato sector.

The course reviews the current knowledge on seed potato technology and its application in different agro-ecological regions of the world. It assesses the efficient use of modern technology in seed supply systems, the development of adequate seed policies and institutional requirements. Relevant examples from the Dutch seed potato industry will be discussed and demonstrated during the course.

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