Pike potato

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Genus Solanum Cultivar 'Pike'		Species Solanum tuberosum Origin USA, 1996
Hybrid parentage 'Allegany' x 'Atlantic potato' Similar Potato, Atlantic, Adirondack Blue

Pike is a variety of potato bred by the Cornell and Pennsylvania Experimental Stations in March 1996. This clone originated from a cross made in 1981, between 'Allegany' and 'Atlantic potato' varieties. It is resistant to infection by golden nematode, common scab, golden necrosis, and foliage infection by Phytophthora. Pike is intended to be used agriculturally, specifically for use in potato chips.

Botanical features

Specific gravity comparable to 'Atlantic'

Produce light-colored chips after 7C storage

Full season variety

Tubers are skin color with flaky surface

Tuber shape is round

Plants are medium height

Leaves are medium green

Three pairs per leaf for leaflets

Anthers are orange, broad cone

References

Pike potato Wikipedia

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