Kufri Chipbharat-2 (MP/15-651) is a high-yielding (35–37 t/ha), early maturing (90 days) processing potato clone for chips. It produces white-cream, ovoid tubers with cream flesh, has 21% dry matter, good chip colour, low reducing sugars, and offers excellent storability and wide adaptability in both northern plains and southern India.
Characteristics
- Maturity: Early foliage maturity (90 days).
- Yield potential: High yielding (35–37 t/ha), with a substantial yield advantage over early maturing exotic processing varieties.
- Recommended regions: Indian plains (Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan) and Southern India (Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu) in the main season.
- Tuber characteristics: White-cream, ovoid tubers with shallow to medium eyes and cream flesh.
- Processing qualities: High dry matter (21%), acceptable chip colour, and low reducing sugars—suitable for chips.
- Storability: Very good storability under ambient storage. Adaptability: Wide adaptability across diverse regions.
