The team at Dokagene Breeding and Genetics Center has recently completed the planting of potatoes in their variety testing plot. This significant step marks the beginning of a new phase in their ongoing efforts to develop and evaluate new potato varieties. The variety testing plot will be closely monitored to assess the performance of different potato strains under various conditions, with the goal of identifying the most robust and high-yielding varieties for future cultivation.

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