Dakota Diamond

MSJ461-1

Developed By: Michigan State University

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2003

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

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

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

minor surface scab

Hancock:

moderate pitted scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

10% internal brown spot; 20% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

20% hollow heart; 30% internal brown spot; 10% vascular discoloration; 15% stem end discoloration