Mayan Twilight
Tubers have some resistance to splitting and good resistance to bruising. Trials have found good resistance to powdery scab, common scab and blackleg. This variety has low resistance to dry rot (Fusarium sulphureum), late blight on tubers and potato virus Yo . Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated susceptibility to both Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1.
Parentage
Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Breeder Agent
Greenvale AP
Breeder Rights (expiry)
not set
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Oval - long |
| Colour of skin | Red parti-coloured |
| Colour of flesh | Parti-coloured red |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow - medium |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Violet |
| Maturity | Maincrop |
| Height of plants | Medium - tall |
| Colour of flower | Violet |