Potatoes produce a fibrous root system. These roots are at best no more than 24in long. Thus potatoes are shallow rooted compared to cereals for example, which can root to at least 47in depth. As a result, potatoes are often unable to exploit nutrients and soil moisture at depth within a soil profile.
While root growth occurs when soil temperatures are between 50 to 95˚F (10 to 35˚C), best, most active root development is at soil temperatures of between 59 and 68˚F (15 and 20˚C).
Leaf (haulm) growth occurs at temperatures of between 44.6 to 86˚F (7 to 30˚C) , but optimal growth is at around 68 to 77˚F (20 to 25˚C). Optimum temperatures for stolon growth are similar.
effects of soil temperature on root development The potato tuber is an enlarged portion of the stolon. The initiation of this tuber is triggered by short day lengths (photoperiods), and involves growth hormones. The colder the soil temperature, the more rapid the initiation of tubers and the greater the number of tubers formed. The optimum soil temperature for tuber initiation is 59 to 68˚F (15 to 20˚C).
Under these conditions, the potato plant will have short stolons and shoots. Longer day lengths delay tuber initiation and favor the growth of the stolon and shoot. High temperatures also reduce tuber formation. Late varieties seem to be more sensitive to long day lengths or high temperature conditions.
Low nitrogen and high sucrose levels in the plant favor the formation of more tubers.
Once formed, tubers grow rapidly, reaching a maximum rate of up to 1,249 lb/ac/day in temperate climates. See figure below:
By planting sprouted seed, crop growth can be advanced. The magnitude of this response and its effect on increasing crop yield is related to the physiological age of the seed at planting.
This statement above is TRUE. Anthrax is an infection that is caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis. The infection is spread by contact with the spores of the bacteria. The bacteria affect the respiratory system and cause the lungs to collapse leading to death. Some countries have developed anthrax as a weapon of war.
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The defining characteristic of potable water is that it can be used and consumed without risk.
Potable water is the water that is considered safe for human consumption without risk of health problems. Potable water meets drinking water quality standards in terms of physical, chemical and microbiological parameters. Potable water has been treated and it is assumed to be considerately free of harmful pathogens such as bacteria and contaminants.
By 1900, Fingerprint was the evidence which was collected at crime scenes to help positively identify suspects by one particularly unique trait. No two people can have the same type of fingerprints. It is a unique characteristic which is even not common among identical twins. Therefore, was considered as an important evidence for identification of suspects and linking them with the scene of offence. In 1904, the city of St.Louis, Missouri used fingerprint evidence for the first time for criminal identification.
