Tauras

Characterstics

Variety Type:

Table

Breeder:

Mahindra HZPC

Country of origin:

Netherland

Shape of tuber: Oblong

Crop Duration: 100 Days

Skin Colour: Yellow

Flesh Colour: Yellow

Dry Matter 22%

Details

MHZPC Taurus refers to a potato variety developed by Mahindra HZPC (MHZPC), a joint venture between Mahindra Agri Solutions and HZPC. Taurus is specifically known for its suitability for crisping and its high yield. It’s an early maincrop variety and is also known to be resistant to certain diseases like PCN Ro1, skin spot, black dot, and dry rot.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

MHZPC:
Mahindra HZPC is a company that focuses on potato seed production and technology, bringing together expertise in farming and potato varieties.
Taurus:
This is one of the potato varieties offered by MHZPC, known for its suitability for crisping.
Crisping:
Taurus potatoes are bred to have desirable characteristics for producing potato chips, such as good yield and specific dry matter content.
Disease Resistance:
The Taurus variety is known to be resistant to several common potato diseases, which is an advantage for farmers.
Other MHZPC Varieties:
Besides Taurus, MHZPC also offers other varieties like Colomba, Memphis, Sagitta, Ivory Russet, and Innovator.
Contract Farming:
MHZPC also engages in contract farming with Taurus, providing a market for the potatoes produced by farmers.