Dakota Diamond

A96510-4

Developed By: USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: POOR to FAIR

General Comments: tubers tend to be pointed at stem end; flesh is light yellow in color

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate growth cracks; moderate misshaped tubers; severe enlarged lenticels

Hancock:

minor growth cracks; minor stolons attached

Spooner:

not planted at Spooner

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

30% vascular discoloration; 35% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

not planted at Spooner