Department of Plant Pathology
Payette Russet (A02507-2LB) Parentage – EGAO9702-2 x GemStar Russet1,2,3 Breeder – Cross conducted at the University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center in 20021,2; released by the USDA-ARS and the Agricultural experiment Stations of Idaho, Oregon and Washington in 20151 Maturity – Late1,2,3 Usage – Excellent for processing1,3; some fresh-pack application1 Plant – Erect …
Desiree (Red) Parentage – Urgenta x Depesche1,2 Breeder – Bred by HZPC Seed Company2,3, Leeuwarden, Netherlands in 1951; registered in Canada in 19942 Maturity – Intermediate to late1,2 Usage – Fresh market; good for boiling, frying and chipping1,2,3 Plant – Medium size with semi-erect foliage1,2,3; thick, unbranched stems that are bent at the nodes; red …
Banana (Fingerling) Parentage – Unknown1 Breeder – Grown in British Columbia for over 90 years; thought to have been introduced to British Columbia’s Native Americans and early settlers by Russian fur traders; registration granted by Agriculture Canada in 19901,2 Maturity – Mid-season1 Usage – Specialty fresh market1,2; good for boiling, baking, frying and in salads2,3 …
White Pearl (W1355-1) Percentage– Snowden x S4401 Breeder– Cross and selection was made at the Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station, University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1991; released for production by the Potato Breeding Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 20021 Maturity-Late-season1 Usage– Chipping1 Plant– Medium size, semi-erect growth habit with two to four medium size, green …
Viking (ND 3815-1R) Parentage – Redskin x Nordak1,2,3 Breeder – Cross made by North Dakota State University in 19531,2; released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 19631,3 Maturity – Mid-season1,2,3 Usage – Fresh market; great for boiling and baking, unsatisfactory for chipping1,2 Plant – Medium size, upright and vigorous; thick, green, non-pigmented stems …
Teton Russet (A0008-1TE) Parentage – Blazer Russet x Classic Russet1,2,3 Breeder – Originated from a hybridization at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Aberdeen, Idaho in 20001,2; released for production by the Pacific Northwest Potato Variety Development Program (comprised of the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Agricultural Experiment Stations of Idaho, Oregon and Washington) in …
Sangre (AC 67560-1) Parentage – Viking x A6356-91,2,3 Breeder – Breeding selection was made by the San Luis Valley Research Center, Colorado State University in 19731; released for production by the USDA-Breeding Program, Aberdeen, Idaho and Colorado State University in 19821,2,3 Maturity – Mid-season1,2,3 Usage – Primarily for fresh market; excellent for boiling and baking1,2,3,4; …
Reveille Russet (ATX91137-1Ru) Parentage – Bannock Russet x A8343-121,2 Breeder – Bred by Dr. Joseph Pavek of the USDA-Agricultural Research Station Aberdeen Idaho Potato Breeding Program in 1990-1991; released by Texas A&M AgriLife Research in 2015; name is French for ‘wake up’ due to early maturity of variety and the Texas A&M mascot1 Maturity – …
Russet Norkotah (ND534-4 RUSS) Parentage – ND9526-4 Russ x ND9687-5 Russ1,2,3 Breeder – Released for production by North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, Fargo, ND and USDA Ag Research in 19871,2,3 Maturity – Early to mid-season1,2,3,4 Usage – Primarily used for fresh market1; good for baking; poor to moderate for boiling with some after cooking discoloration; …
Russet Burbank (Russet) Parentage – Origin of Russet Burbank, formally known as Netted Gem is believed to be a mutation of Burbank, discovered by Luther Burbank. Although the origin is not defined, maternal lineage likely includes Rough Purple Chili, Garnet Chili, and Early Rose1 Breeder – Released by L.L. May & Co. in St. Paul, …