Dakota Diamond

Colorado Rose

Developed By: Colorado State University

Parentage: NDTX-1068-11R x DT6063-1R; seedling CO89097-2R

Plant Variety Protection: Application in progress

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2003, 2002

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: very smooth

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

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

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

minor pitted scab; minor stolons attached; minor scurf

Hancock:

minor pitted scab; minor scurf

Muck:

none noteworthy

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

10% internal brown spot; 10% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

20% vascular discoloration

Muck:

none noteworthy