Dakota Diamond

W3565-5R

Developed By: University of Wisconsin

Years in Wisconsin Trial: 2005

Overall Tuber Appearance: FAIR

General Comments: none noteworthy

Tuber Appearance, 2005:

Skin Color and Texture:

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

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

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

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

moderate scurf

Hancock:

moderate scurf; moderate pitted scab; minor surface scab

Muck:

moderate scurf

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

15% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

10% vascular discoloration; 33% stem end discoloration

Muck:

none noteworthy