Dakota Diamond

MSE221-1

Developed By: Michigan State University

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2001

Overall Tuber Appearance: none noteworthy

General Comments: none noteworthy

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

medium brown color with netted skin; color and net can be slightly variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate surface scab; severe growth cracks

Hancock:

moderate stolons attached

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

none noteworthy

Hancock:

23% stem end discoloration