Dakota Diamond

W3059-2RUS

Developed By: University of Wisconsin

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: light yellow flesh; good processing scores

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

light to medium brown color with light to moderate russet; color and russet can be slightly to moderately variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

none noteworthy

Hancock:

minor surface scab

Spooner:

moderate surface scab

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

10% brown center; 5% hollow heart; 20% internal brown spot; 25% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

17% hollow heart; 13% vascular discoloration

Spooner:

5% internal brown spot