Dakota Diamond

A96104-2

Developed By: USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: POOR to FAIR

General Comments: large tubers tend to be rough; good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

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

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

eyes are intermediate to shallow; bud and stem ends are shallow; overall tuber texture is slightly to moderately rough

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate misshaped tubers and moderate growth cracks

Hancock:

minor misshaped tubers and moderate stolons attached

Spooner:

none noteworthy

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

65% hollow heart; 15% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

60% hollow heart

Spooner:

10% hollow heart