
AKIPRESS.COM - The Laboratory for Propagating Virus-Free Potato Microtubers under the Research and Development Center of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry of Mongolia has been put into operation, Montsame reported.
The first batch of microplants, grown from super-elite seeds, has been transplanted into an aeroponic environment to develop into tubers. With funding from the state budget, the model farm is being established exclusively to produce domestic super-elite seed potatoes, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality seeds for seed-breeding enterprises.
The Research and Development Center plans to produce 10,000 virus-free potato microtubers and 2,000 mother plants this year. This will provide 20% of the super-elite seed tubers required in Mongolia.
Within the framework of the "Food Revolution" National Movement, it was stipulated to utilize and protect plant genetic resources, build up seed reserves of locally adapted varieties, and establish a seed production system for grains, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, berries, and other beneficial crops.