The dissertation, presented by Heba Ali Hussein from the Department of Plant Production Technologies, was titled:
“The Response of Growth and Yield of Three Potato Cultivars to Foliar Feeding and the Addition of Organic Matter.”
The study aimed to reduce chemical fertilizers, preserve the environment, and improve the quality and yield of potato tubers by utilizing rice compost residues. The results demonstrated the superiority of the “Bourne” cultivar combined with the treatment of adding 20 tons per hectare of rice compost + 50% NPK fertilizer + 200 ml per 100 liters of the foliar nutrient Microbonic, which yielded the highest average marketable potato yield. This treatment also significantly improved quality parameters during the fall season compared to the spring season.
The study recommended testing other cultivars in comparison with those used in the research and conducting further studies on incorporating different types of organic waste to promote clean agriculture free from harmful pathogens.
The dissertation was awarded a grade of “Excellent,” reflecting the distinguished scientific effort of the student, the supervising professors, and their significant contribution to advancing research in this field.
