Caribou Russet
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Parentage – Reeves Kingpin x Silverton Russet1,2,3,4
Breeder – Bred by the University of Maine Potato Breeding Program in 20011; released by the University of Maine and the Maine Potato Board in 20154
Maturity – Mid to late-season1,2,3,4
Usage – Fresh market and French fry production1,3,4
Plant – Medium to large size, upright growth habit1,3; medium size stems with anthocyanin pigmentation1
Leaves – Medium size, narrow; medium to dark green color1
Flowers – Large, white with orange anthers; present for shorter time period; weak anthocyanin pigmentation on green base leaves (calyx)1
Tubers – Large, long, slightly flattened, light brown, lightly russeted skin1,3,4; white flesh2,3,4; medium specific gravity; short tuber dormancy1,3
Strengths – Nice internal quality (resistant to hollow heart)1,2,3,4; few external defects or off shape tubers1,3; moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt1,2,3, common scab1,3,4, and powdery scab; moderate tolerance to mechanical damage, such as shatter and blackspot bruising1,3; moderate tolerance to golden nematode race Ro12,3,4
Weaknesses – Highly susceptible to internal heat necrosis in growing regions where defect is commonly observed1; susceptible to foliar late blight, early blight, potato leafroll virus, tuber net necrosis, and potato virus Y3
References: 1University Maine System Board of Trustees- Application for Plant Variety Protection Certificate for Caribou Russet 2https://www.mainepotatoes.com/the-university-of-maine-and-the-maine-potato-board-release-the-new-potato-variety-caribou-russet/ 3Alsahlany, Maher et al. 2017. Abstracts of the Papers Presented at the 100th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA July 31-August 4, 2016. Caribou Russet: A New Russet Potato Variety for Fresh Market and Fry Processing. American Journal of Potato Research 94: 211–250 4https://www.growingproduce.com/vegetables/new-dual-purpose-potato-variety-released/
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Last Revised: 5/7/19
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