REPRODUCTION OF MINITUBERS IN ORIGINAL SEED-GROWING OF THE POTATO, PROCESSING METHODS OF CULTIVATION AND THEIR EFFICIENCY
In article technologies of reception of minitubers in original seed-growing of a potato and their productivity depending on a way of reproduction are considered. The reproduction scheme virus-free tubers of a potato and settlement productivity of application of the technological module of new generation in comparison with traditional and гидропонными in the ways of reception of minitubers is resulted. Long-term research project on the development of the equipment for highly-effective method of producing mini-tubers of potato substrates, taking into account the positive aspects of hydroponic systems made it possible to move to the new technology. The analysis of morphological features of a potato plant formed the basis of a highly effective method of obtaining potato tubers at low-volume use of substrates. Since stolons are formed on the shaded part of the stem, it is proposed to stimulate their formation by artificial shading and creating the required microclimate in this zone. With this technology, there is no need to use nutrient soils for hilling plants. The proposed technology allows to reduce the required amount of nutrient substrates for growing potatoes in half, and removable shelter zone of formation of stolons makes it possible to carry out periodic collection of tubers during the growing season, which stimulates their additional education. The introduction of the proposed method of obtaining mini-tubers does not require expensive automated installations.