1School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144 411, Punjab, India
2Government Agriculture College, Tijara, Alwar-301 411, Rajasthan, India
3Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal-246 174, Uttarakhand, India
*Corresponding Author: Deven Verma, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144 411, Punjab, India, Email: deven.26212@lpu.co.in
Online Published on 22 January, 2026.
This research was carried out at LPU in September 2023 with an aim to identify genetic differences in mineral content, chemical and physical characteristics of fifteen different potato germplasm. This will provide the information regarding the varieties that are rich in nutrients and other essential components, making it easier to choose the right variety for the specific purpose.
An Induced Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscope (ICP-OES) was used to determine ten specific minerals (Fe, Zn, B, Ca, P, K, Mn, Mg, S, Cu) and physico-chemical properties such as starch content through anthrone-reagent method whereas, moisture content, flesh color, etc. were also analyzed using specific methods.
Analysis revealed that Kufri Uday had the greatest Fe, Zn and Cu content. In contrast, Kufri Chandramukhi displayed greater concentrations of Ca, Mn and P. Kufri Khyati exhibited higher levels of K, while Kufri Jyoti had a higher S content than the other varieties. On the other hand, Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Himsona and Kufri Chandramukhi were ranked as the superior kinds for processing due to their greatest levels of dry matter content, specific gravity and starch content.
Dry matter, ICP-OES, Mineral content, Potato, Specific gravity, Starch content
