Dakota Diamond

TXA549-1RU

Developed By: Texas A & M University

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: POOR to FAIR

General Comments: tubers tend to be round; some tubers have pointed ends; good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

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

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

minor growth cracks; minor misshaped tubers; minor surface scab

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

moderate surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

20% hollow heart

Hancock:

27% hollow heart

Spooner:

10% vascular discoloration