Dakota Diamond

MSG227-2

Developed By: Michigan State University

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2003, 2001

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: none noteworthy

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

light to medium brown color with lightly netted to netted skin; color and net can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

none noteworthy

Hancock:

minor spitted scab; moderate Rhizoctonia

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

5% hollow heart; 20% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

5% hollow heart; 35% vascular discoloration; 30% stem end discoloration