Dakota Diamond

W2799-1R

Developed By: University of Wisconsin

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005, 2003

Overall Tuber Appearance: POOR to FAIR

General Comments: tubers are smooth and uniform, but shape is too long

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

dark red color with lightly netted to netted skin; color can be slightly variable; skin texture can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

none noteworthy

Hancock:

minor misshaped tubers

Muck:

none noteworthy

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

5% brown center; 5% hollow heart

Hancock:

17% stem end discoloration

Muck:

none noteworthy