Dakota Diamond

W3571-2R

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 red color with lightly netted skin; color and skin texture can be slightly variable

Shape:

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

Tuber Texture:

eyes are shallow; stem end is shallow to smooth; bud end is shallow to intermediate; overall tuber texture is slightly rough

External Tuber Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

minor growth cracks

Hancock:

moderate scurf; moderate surface scab

Muck:

moderate scurf

Internal Defects, 2005:

Antigo:

40% vascular discoloration

Hancock:

10% vascular discoloration; 13% stem end discoloration

Muck:

15% vascular discoloration