Sweetpotato foundation seed tested in commercial operations; Virus-tested seeds proven to increase yields

A survey was conducted to examine the performance and quality of a sweetpotato virus-tested foundation seed after it had been integrated into commercial operations in Louisiana. Results from the study suggest that producers are realizing yield benefits by incorporating virus-tested foundation seed into their production schemes, but further benefits could be attained if ways to reduce re-infection with viruses can be identified.

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