Effect of Syrian Crisis on Potato Planting in Tartous Governorate Using Mathematical Simulation

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 8 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Louay Mohamad, Fayez Al-Mokdad, Eyad Al-Khaled, Nedal Darwesh

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V8I1P105

How to Cite?

Louay Mohamad, Fayez Al-Mokdad, Eyad Al-Khaled, Nedal Darwesh, "Effect of Syrian Crisis on Potato Planting in Tartous Governorate Using Mathematical Simulation," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 8,  no. 1, pp. 20-31, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V8I1P105

Abstract:

Potato is the third most important food crop at the human consumption level after rice and wheat. It is consumed by more than one billion people. The total world potato crop exceeds 300 million metric tons. There are more than 4,000 varieties of potato, most of which are found in the Andes. Potato can be grown up to 4,700 meters above sea level. Also, one hectare of potato can give two, three, or four times than cereal crops. This research deals with potato cultivation in Tartous during the period 1990-2018 and the most important production process components related to this important cultivation. The most important results of this study are: (1) No statistically significant differences in potato-cultivated areas before and after the crisis; (2) Statistically significant differences in potato production before and after the crisis; (3) No statistically substantial differences in potato yield before and after the crisis; and (4) Statistically significant differences in potato production cost before and after the crisis.

Keywords:

Potato Production, Yield, Cultivated Area, Syria.

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