Dakota Diamond

AC92009-4RU

Developed By: Colorado State University and USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2003, 2002

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR to GOOD

General Comments: Attractive color and shape

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

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

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate misshaped tubers

Hancock:

minor misshaped tubers

Spooner:

minor surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

25% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

20% hollow heart; 7% stem end discoloration

Spooner:

none noteworthy