Dakota Diamond

MN99460-21

Developed By: University of Minnesota

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2004

Overall tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: tubers have heavier russet on stem end

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

dark brown color with heavy russet; color can be slightly variable; russet can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

Eyes are 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

Hancock:

severe surface scab; severe pitted scab

Spooner:

moderate surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

10% hollow heart;

Hancock:

17% hollow heart

Spooner:

none noteworthy