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Article: New data from North Dakota State University illuminate research in potato research.
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- Agriculture Week
- Article date:
- August 4, 2008
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According to recent research from the United States, "Dakota Diamond', evaluated as ND5822C-7, is a medium to late-maturing cultivar with uniformly sized tubers and very high yield potential. It resulted from the cross of ND4103-2 and 'Dakota Pearl'."
"Dakota Diamond is comprised of approximately 23.3% wild potato species germplasm. It combines the characteristics of several species, including Solanum tuberosum L. subsp. andigena Juz. and Bukasov, S. demissum Lindl., S. phureja Juz. and Bukasov, and purportedly, S. chacoense Bitter. Haulms are vigorous and large. Tubers are smooth and round, with bright white skin and white flesh. Dakota Diamond is suitable for ...