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Relations between specific gravity, dry matter content and starch content of potatoes

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Published relations between specific gravity, dry matter content and starch content are summarized in the form of regression equations and a diagram. It is suggested that, for the potato literature, uniformity of presentation of results and of conversion equations used would be desirable.

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Simmonds, N.W. Relations between specific gravity, dry matter content and starch content of potatoes. Potato Res 20, 137–140 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02360274

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