ORIGINAL RESEARCH
The Influence of Biostimulants on the Content
of P, K, Ca, Mg, and Na in the Skin and Flesh
of Potato Tubers
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Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics,
University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment Protection, University of Warmia and Mazury,
Olsztyn, Poland
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Department of Chemistry, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland
Submission date: 2018-01-11
Final revision date: 2018-03-05
Acceptance date: 2018-03-19
Online publication date: 2018-12-19
Publication date: 2019-02-18
Corresponding author
Bożena Cwalina-Ambroziak
Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Moleculars Diagnostic, University of Warmia and Mazury, Prawocheńskiego 17, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(3):1693-1700
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Potato cultivars Blaue St. Galler, Valfi, HB Red (with purple- and red-colored flesh), Irga, and Satina
(with cream- and yellow-colored flesh) were treated with Trifender WP, Asahi SL, Bio-Algeen S90,
and Kelpak SL. The influence of biostimulants on the P, K, Ca, Mg, and Na contents of potato skin
and flesh was determined immediately after harvest and after storage. The highest content of Ca
in the flesh and skin and the highest content of K in the skin were noted in potatoes treated with Kelpak
SL. Potassium content was highest in the flesh of potatoes treated with Trifender WP. Phosphorus
content was highest in the skin, whereas Mg content was highest in the flesh of potatoes treated with
Bio-Algeen S90. The flesh and skin of cvs. Blaue St. Galler, Valfi, and HB Red were more abundant
in macroelements. An increase in the contents of Na and P, and a decrease in the contents of K, Ca,
and Mg were observed in the tubers of stored potatoes. The greatest increase in the content of P and Na
and the smallest decrease in the concentration of Ca were noted in the flesh and skin of cv. Satina.