Storage of potatoes

Abstract

Losses of potatoes during storage due to disease, softening of tubers, sprouting and frost damage frequently exceed 25%, particularly when they are stored in field clamps or unmodified farm buildings. Though the condition and health of the crop when stored is of overriding importance, the use of refrigeration and forced-draught ventilation can reduce such losses spectacularly. But the high cost of purpose-built stores requires a high premium price for late-marketed produce.