Tubers have poor resistance to splitting and some resistance to bruising. Trials have found good resistance powdery scab.. This variety has low resistance to silver scurf. Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated resistance to Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and susceptibility to Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1.
Parentage
Navan x Boxer
Breeder
Cygnet PB Ltd
Breeder Agent
Cygnet PB Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
not set
Characters
Tuber Characteristics | |
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Shape of tuber | Short - oval |
Colour of skin | White |
Colour of flesh | Cream |
Depth of eyes | Shallow - medium |
Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
Botanical Description | |
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Colour of base of lightsprout | Absent |
Maturity | Maincrop |
Height of plants | Medium |
Frequency of berries | Absent |