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Alex McDonald

Ivory Crisp

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Consumer Quality

Excellent chip quality. Ability to chip from long-term storage at 45 degrees F. Also suitable for table stock. Low sugar accumulation in storage and capability to recondition following cold storage. Low incidence of internal problems. Good early yields.

Tuber Description

  • Skin colour - white
  • Flesh colour - white
  • Shape - round
  • Eyes - shallow

Disease and Pest Resistance

  • Tuber Late Blight - susceptible
  • Leaf Blight - susceptible
  • Scab - susceptible
  • PVY - susceptible
  • Net Necrosis - resistant

General

Medium to high yield. Medium maturity. High specific gravity.