Very high yielding variety. Banba produces a high percentage of large long-oval tubers. Resistant to potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and good resistance to common scab, drought and mechanical damage. Susceptible to blackleg and potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida Pa2/3,1. It shows very good storage capability.
Parentage
Slaney x Estima
Breeder
Teagasc Crops Research Centre
Breeder Agent
Irish Potato Marketing Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2031
Characters
Tuber Characteristics | |
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Shape of tuber | Oval - long |
Colour of skin | Yellow |
Colour of flesh | Light yellow |
Depth of eyes | Shallow |
Smoothness of skin | Medium |
Botanical Description | |
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Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
Maturity | Early Maincrop |
Height of plants | Medium - tall |
Colour of flower | White |
Frequency of berries | Medium |