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ArticleScientific reports2026

Evaluating morpho-physio-biochemical and yield performance of six commercial potato cultivars under a semi-arid agroecosystem.

Syed Mohsin Abbas, Raina Ijaz, Muhammad Nafees, Tanveer Hussain, Muhammad Tahir Akram, Alina-Stefania Stanciu, Muhammad Wasim Haider, Paul Nampala

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Syed Mohsin AbbasDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan.
Raina IjazDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, 12350, Pakistan.
Muhammad NafeesDepartment of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
Tanveer HussainDepartment of Horticulture, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46300, Pakistan.
Muhammad Tahir AkramDepartment of Horticulture, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46300, Pakistan.
Alina-Stefania StanciuDepartment of Agriculture-Horticulture, Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, Oradea, 3700, Romania.
Muhammad Wasim HaiderDepartment of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan. wasim.haider@iub.edu.pk.
Paul NampalaSchool of Agricultural and Applied Sciences, Bugema University, Kampala, 6529, Uganda. nampalap@yahoo.co.uk.

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The potato production in semi-arid regions is often hampered by extreme temperatures, high solar radiation, and low soil fertility, which reduce photosynthetic performance and nutrient absorption. Therefore, it is crucial to identify cultivars that can tolerate such conditions without compromising their yield for sustainable production. To address this challenge, a two-year field trial (2023-2025) was conducted at the Horticulture Experimental Area of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Six commercial potato cultivars, including Sante, Musica, Sadaf, Lady Rosetta, Berna, and Kuroda, were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with four replications. The experimental site was characterized by sandy loam soil and moderate salinity in irrigation water. Measurements were taken on morphological, chlorophyll fluorescence, and nutrient uptake attributes and subjected to ANOVA to determine significant genotypic differences (p ≤ 0.05). Results revealed that cultivar Sadaf produced 25-80% higher tuber yield, and 5-30% greater nitrogen, while 20-60% greater phosphorus-uptake efficiency compared to the rest of cultivars. Musica also demonstrated a stable performance; however, Sante and Berna were constrained in physiological adaptability and nutrient-uptake efficiency. Principal component and cluster analyses confirmed these patterns, grouping Sadaf and Musica with favorable traits and placing Sante and Berna with stress-linked parameters. The improved performance in Sadaf might be linked with enhanced PSII quantum yield, proton flux, and chlorophyll content, indicating improved light energy utilization and nutrient assimilation. The study highlights developing climate-resilient and input-efficient cultivars for sustainable cultivation in semi-arid ecosystems.

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Solanum tuberosumAgroecologyChlorophyllDesert ClimateNitrogenPhosphorusPhotosynthesisSoilChlorophyllNitrogenPhosphorusSoilCultivars evaluationNutrient uptakeSolanum tuberosum L.Stress toleranceSustainable cultivation

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