Solanum tuberosum

Overview & Synopsis

Potato is one of the world’s most important food crops, yet its production increasingly faces challenges related to climate change, soil degradation, pest and disease pressure, and the rising need to reduce dependence on conventional chemical inputs. This edited volume brings together current perspectives on sustainable and bio-based approaches that can support productivity, resilience, and environmental responsibility in potato cultivation. The book presents a comprehensive overview of environmentally friendly strategies for sustainable potato production, including bio-based alternatives to chemical inputs, biostimulant applications, intentional cultivar selection, microbial bio-potentiation, bio-based nematode management, plant growth-promoting bacteria, micropropagated potato acclimatization and tuberization, and soil health management. Together, these chapters highlight how biological inputs, beneficial microorganisms, biostimulants, and soil-centered practices can contribute to more resilient potato agroecosystems. By combining scientific knowledge with practical agricultural relevance, this volume offers valuable insights for researchers, students, agronomists, producers, and professionals interested in sustainable potato production. It emphasizes the potential of bio-based strategies not only to improve plant growth and crop performance, but also to support soil health, reduce environmental pressure, and strengthen future-oriented agricultural systems.