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Successful commercial potato production is highly dependent upon a consistent supply of quality seed. While the production and management of seed potatoes is very similar to commercial crop production, a major difference is that seed potato producers focus on the production of a crop that meets specific quality (purity and phytosanitary) standards. Seed production, therefore, can be considered a specialized sector of the potato industry. The vast majority of seed potatoes are produced within certification programs that define those quality standards, and most major potato production areas have laws requiring that commercial potato producers plant certified seed potatoes. This chapter will discuss seed potato production within the context of seed certification programs. |
