Tubers have good resistance to bruising and splitting, foliage late blight, powdery scab, dry rot (Fusarium sulphureum), potato virus A and mop top (spraing). Tests for resistance to potato cyst nematode demonstrated resistance to Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 and susceptibility to Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1.
Parentage
Sarpo Mira x Vales Soverign
Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Breeder Agent
Greenvale AP
Breeder Rights (expiry)
not set
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Short - oval |
| Colour of skin | White |
| Colour of flesh | Cream |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | Maincrop |
| Height of plants | Medium |
| Colour of flower | Red violet |