'Dakota Diamond' (ND5822C-7) Potato Variety
RFP-132
Parentage
ND4103-2 x 'Dakota Pearl'
Released
2005
Plant Variety Protection
Applied For
Utilization
Chip processing and tablestock
Yield Potential
Exceptionally High
Vine
Large, vigorous vine; blooms profusely; white flowers
Tubers
Smooth, round tubers with bright white skin, white flesh, and shallow eyes
Maturity
Medium-late; tubers size very quickly
Specific Gravity
High (1.090 average across the US)
Storability
Stores well; low sugar accumulation in storage
Resistances
Resistance to common scab, moderately resistant to pink rot. Some preferential avoidance by Colorado potato beetle in choice cage studies.
Susceptibilities
Susceptible to foliar late blight and bacterial ring rot. Expresses PVY symptoms typically when infected with PVYo; infection by PVYn and PVYn:o recombinants are symptomless. Hollow heart noted in tubers over 10 ounces.
Other Comments
'Dakota Diamond' is named for its many attributes, including beautiful appearance, excellent chip quality, particularly from late-season storage; resistance to common scab; exceptionally high-yield potential; and in honor of the NDSU potato breeding program being part of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station for 75 years,” says Susie Thompson, NDSU potato breeder. 'Dakota Diamond' possesses resistance to common scab, moderate resistance to pink rot and exhibits preferential avoidance by Colorado potato beetle in choice cage studies.
Herbicide sensitivity screening indicates tolerance of metribuzin applications; sensitive to Spartan®applications. Low nitrogen requirement.
Licensing
'Dakota Diamond' is being grown in the United States. Seed of 'Dakota Diamond' is available from certified seed growers in North Dakota and as minitubers from the North Dakota State Seed Department. License Agreements are available by contacting Dale Zetocha.