STUDY OF THE POTATO GENEFOUND IN THE FUTURE

This article presents information on the study and enrichment of the potato gene pool, growth and productivity. The research was conducted in 2022 in the experimental fields of the ITI of Vegetables, Poly crops and Potatoes. Today, potatoes are sold in 21.5 million countries of the world. 351 mln. per hectare. more than tons of potatoes are being grown. In the world, potato is the second most important crop after wheat, rice, and corn. Potatoes are a source of protein, starch, various vitamins and mineral salts, elements important for humans.

Potato tubers contain D. It was found that there are 26 elements in Mendeleev's periodic table. Potatoes are grown on large areas in China, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Holland, France, England, Italy, Germany, Finland, USA, Canada, Japan, India, and Russia. Potato farming is important in ensuring food security of our country. That is why potatoes are called "second bread".

That is why it is important to preserve and increase the potato gene pool.