Application of growth regulators to potatoes

Posted on 13.03.2026 by secretar
UDC 635.21:631.811.98
https://doi.org/10.25630/PAV.2026.33.49.003

Ilishkina A.E., Maslovskiy S.A., Merkuryev N.V., Mudrechenko S.L., Tsygankova K.Yu.

The use of growth regulators is an agricultural practice aimed at increasing potato yield and quality. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and summarize scientific information on this topic and create an information resource on the use of growth regulators in potato cultivation, storage, and propagation. This paper presents an analysis of the results of scientific research related to the use of growth-regulating preparations at various stages of the potato life cycle. The impact of the use of growth regulators of various types on the yield and quality of table potatoes is considered, applying to different varieties in different soil and climatic conditions. The possibility of reducing pesticide application rates when used in combination with growth regulators, as well as their accelerated degradation under the influence of the latter, are noted. Based on the results of research conducted at the Department of Technology of Storage and Processing of Fruit and Vegetable and Plant Products, conclusions have been drawn on the feasibility and prospects of using growth regulators in the storage of seeds and food products in order to reduce losses due to diseases due to their immunomodulatory effect. A tank mixture containing 0.02% Zircon and 4% NaturCover, a film-forming agent, was developed and patented. Its use suppresses the development of dry Fusarium rot and ensures a marketable yield of 87.0-93.6%. The application of growth regulators in in vitro potato propagation is discussed. Based on an analysis of scientific and technical information sources, a conclusion is drawn regarding current research trends in the use of growth regulators in potatoes and promising areas that are currently underdeveloped.

Key words: potato, growth regulators, agricultural technology, storage, propagation

Ilishkina A.E., postgraduate student of the Department of Scientific and Information Support for Innovative Development of AIC, FGBNU «Rosinformagrotekh». E-mail: dyuchka@mail.ru

Maslovsky S.A. (corresponding author). Cand. Sci. (Agr.), leading research fellow of the Department of Scientific and Information Support for Innovative Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, FGBNU «Rosinformagrotekh». E-mail: smaslowskij@rambler.ru

Merkuryev N.V., head of the Moscow branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution «Gossortkomissiya». E-mail: merkurevzoom@yandex.ru

Mudrechenko S.L., research fellow of the Sector for the assessment of selection achievements for storage and quality of ARRIVG – branch of the FSBSI Federal Scientific Vegetable Center. E-mail msl70@mail.ru

Tsigankova K.Yu., student of the Department of Storage and Processing of Fruit and Vegetable Products at theRSAU – MAA after K.A. Timiryazev. E-mail: miss.ksenya1225@mail.ru

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For citing: Application of growth regulators to potatoes. A.E. Ilishkina, S.A. Maslovsky, N.V. Merkuryev, S.L. Mudrechenko, K.Y. Tsygankova. Potato and vegetables. 2026. No1. Pp. 30-33. https://doi.org/10.25630/PAV.2026.33.49.003 (In Russ.).

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