Dakota Diamond

A97066-42LB

Developed By: USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID

Years In Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall tuber Appearance: POOR

General Comments: tubers tend to have heavier russet on bud end; good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

light to medium brown color with light to moderate russet; color can be moderately to highly variable; russet can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

oblong/long to long in length; oblong to oblong/flattened in cross section; tapered/blocky ends

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

severe growth cracks; severe misshaped tubers; moderate surface scab; moderate stolons attached

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

not planted at Spooner

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

5% brown center; 5% hollow heart

Hancock:

7% hollow heart

Spooner:

not planted at Spooner