Dakota Diamond

A95409-1

Developed By: USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2004, 2003

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR to GOOD

General Comments: nice skin color, texture and type at Hancock site; good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

medium brown in color with moderate russet; color and russet can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

oblong to long in length; oblong in cross section; tapered to blocky ends; shape can be slightly to moderately variable

Tuber Texture:

eyes are smooth to raised; bud and stem end are shallow to smooth; overall tuber texture is slightly rough

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate growth cracks

Hancock:

moderate misshaped tubers

Spooner:

minor surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

10% internal brown spot; 30% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

10% brown center