Potato breeding research in Kabardino-Balkaria

A.Kh. Abazov, G.Kh. Abidova, Z.Kh. Likhova, A.I. Sarbasheva, O.A. Batyrova

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Abstract: The article presents the results of the research work carried out by the laboratory of potato breeding and seed production at the Institute of Agriculture of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences for the period 2021–2023.
Aim. The study is to identify promising potato genotypes that exceed standard varieties in yield and resistance to major diseases (viral, late blight and alternaria) for further transfer of the best of them to state variety testing.
Research materials and methods. The research was conducted in the mid-mountain zone of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (900–1100 m above sea level), which is characterized by favorable climatic conditions for potato cultivation. The experimental portion of the study was conducted in accordance with state standards and proven methods. The breeding material was used in collaboration with the A.G. Lorkh Federal Research Center of Potatoes, using ecological variety testing.
Results. In the 2023 preliminary variety testing nursery, 28 new potato hybrids of various maturity groups (early, mid-early, mid-season, and mid-late) were identified. These hybrids yielded 26.6 to 47.2 t/ha, 1.8 to 18.7 t/ha higher than standard varieties, and exhibited good economic traits and resistance to key diseases.
Conclusions. In addition to high yields, the selected hybrids demonstrated good resistance to viral diseases, late blight, and Alternaria.

Keywords: potatoes, breeding, hybrid (single-club) populations, selection, hybrids, breeding nurseries, yield, starch and solids content, disease resistance

For citation. Abazov A.Kh., Abidova G.Kh., Likhova Z.Kh., Sarbasheva A.I., Batyrova O.A. Potato breeding research in Kabardino-Balkaria. News of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of RAS. 2025. Vol. 27. No. 5. Pp. 180–190. DOI: 10.35330/1991-6639-2025-27-5-180-190

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Information about the authors

Aniuar Kh. Abazov, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Leading Researcher of Laboratory of Potato Breeding and Seed Production, Institute of Agriculture – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
224 Kirov street, Nalchik, 360004, Russia;
ishkbncran@yandex.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7389-9833, SPIN-code: 4301-7579;
Galimat Kh. Abidova, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Head of Laboratory of Potato Breeding and Seed Production, Institute of Agriculture – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
224 Kirov street, Nalchik, 360004, Russia;
oxana.abidova@yandex.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5167-5911, SPIN-code: 6918-6799
Zagirat Kh. Likhova, Junior Researcher Laboratory of Potato Breeding and Seed Production, Institute of Agriculture – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
224 Kirov street, Nalchik, 360004, Russia;
ishkbncran@yandex.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7632-4245, SPIN-code: 9213-0748
Asiyat I. Sarbasheva, Head of the Laboratory of Chemical Analysis and Biological Research, Institute of Agriculture – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
224 Kirov street, Nalchik, 360004, Russia;
sarbashasi59@mail.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4708-1293, SPIN-code: 5848-9076
Olga A. Batyrova, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Academic Secretary, Institute of Agriculture – branch of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
224 Kirov street, Nalchik, 360004, Russia;
oliabat66@mail.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6041-9626, SPIN-code: 2610-6608