| Potato 'Pike' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Allegany' x 'Atlantic potato' |
| Cultivar | 'Pike' |
| Origin | USA, 1996 |
Pike is a variety of potato bred by the Cornell and Pennsylvania Experimental Stations in March 1996. This clone originated from a cross made in 1981, between 'Allegany' and 'Atlantic potato' varieties.[1] It is resistant to infection by golden nematode, common scab, golden necrosis, and foliage infection by Phytophthora.[2] Pike is intended to be used agriculturally, specifically for use in potato chips.
Botanical features
[edit]- Specific gravity comparable to 'Atlantic'
- Produce light-colored chips after 7 °C (45 °F) storage
- Full season variety
- Tubers are skin color with flaky surface
- Tuber shape is round
- Plants are medium height
- Leaves are medium green
- Three pairs per leaf for leaflets
- Anthers are orange, broad cone
References
[edit]- ^ Paul R. Wonning Gardener's Guide to Growing Potatoes in the Vegetable Garden: Growing a potato garden for beginners or veterans (2015), p. 27, at Google Books
- ^ Plaisted, R. L.; Halseth, D. E.; Brodie, B. B.; Slack, S. A.; Sieczka, J. B.; Christ, B. J.; Paddock, K. M.; Peck, M. W. (1998). "Pike: A full season scab and golden nematode resistant chipstock variety". American Journal of Potato Research. 75 (3): 117–120. doi:10.1007/BF02895845.
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