FAISALABAD: In-charge of Plant Virological Section, Ayub Research Institute Faisalabad, Mr. Shamim told that, Pakistan has been ranked on 10th Position for Potato Production.
Whereas, last year Punjab province production of potatoes exceeded from 500,000 tons, due to which potato prices became very less in local markets. Mr. Shamim further said that, in production of virus and disease-less potato seeds, it is necessary to work on its tissue culture technology. The seeds which are produced from these tissue cultures, can maintain its production ability for 8-10 years.
