Yukon Gold
Second early maturity. Good resistance to potato virus Yo. Susceptible to late blight on foliage and tubers, gangrene, spraing, bruising and splitting. Susceptible to potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida Pa2/3,1 and Globodera rostochiensis Ro1. Medium high dry matter.
Parentage
Norgleam x W 52 79-4
Breeder
University of Guelph
Breeder Agent
GB Seed Industry
Breeder Rights (expiry)
not set
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Short - oval |
| Colour of skin | Red parti-coloured |
| Colour of flesh | Light yellow |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Smoothness of skin | Smooth |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | Second Early |
| Height of plants | Very tall |
| Colour of flower | Red violet |
| Frequency of berries | Absent |