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ARC Technology: Low-Cost Apical Rooted Cutting System for Quality Potato Seed Production

Potato
Seed Production
Apical Removal
High Productivity
Cost-effective
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overview

Apical Removal Cutting (ARC) uses young, healthy apical tissue for high-quality potato seed production. By removing apical dominance to lower auxin (IAA), it enables multiple seasons of seed production on limited land, offering a cost-effective alternative to aeroponic technology.

  • 6

    TRL

  • 8

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 3

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Efficient –High productivity per cutting from apical tissue.
  • Cost-effective –Requires less investment than aeroponic methods.
  • Innovative –Reduces IAA to stimulate multiple seed production cycles.

Functionality

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For any queries or concerns, please submit your message using the form below. Our team will review your submission and respond at the earliest.

Contact Developer

Dr. Brajesh Singh

ICAR-CPRI, Bemloe Shimla - 171001

director[dot]cpri[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

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