Question

Optimum soil temperature for potato crop in tropics is

• A. \(17 ^\circ\text{C}\)
• B. \(20 ^\circ\text{C}\)
• C. \(25 ^\circ\text{C}\)
• D. \(28 ^\circ\text{C}\)

Hint:

Remember that potato is a cool-season crop. Tuberization requires cooler conditions than foliage growth; thus, the lower value in the \(17\text{--}20 ^\circ\text{C}\) range (\(17 ^\circ\text{C}\)) is the critical optimum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A