Dakota Diamond

W2594-2RUS

Developed By: University of Wisconsin

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: POOR to Fair

General Comments: stem end tends to be pointed; some tubers with heavier russet on bud end; good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

medium to dark brown color with moderate to heavy russet; color and 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 moderately variable

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

minor misshaped tubers

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

moderate growth cracks

Internal Defects:

Antigo:

10% internal brown spot; 15% stem end discoloration

Hancock:

none noteworthy

Spooner:

none noteworthy