Dakota Diamond

A96741-2R

Developed By: USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2004

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: none noteworthy

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

medium red color with lightly netted skin; color and skin texture can be slightly variable

Shape:

round to round/oblong; oblong in cross section; tapered/blocky ends; shape can be slightly variable

Tuber Texture:

eyes are shallow to intermediate; stem end is shallow to intermediate; bud end is shallow; overall tuber texture is slightly rough

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate stolons attached; minor surface scab

Hancock:

moderate skinning; moderate stolons attached

Muck:

moderate stolons attached; minor scurf

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

10% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

7% vascular discoloration; 17% stem end discoloration

Muck:

none noteworthy