Megachip
| Potato 'MegaChip' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Wischip' v 'FYF85' |
| Cultivar | 'MegaChip' |
MegaChip is a round white potato variety[1] with specific gravity for making potato chips.
It was developed at Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin and it was result of a cross between 'Wischip' and 'FYF85'.[1][2] The cross resulting in Megachip was made in 1985.
Botanical features
- Medium-late variety for chipping
- Round-oval tubers with medium to large size
- Flesh is white and have a high specific gravity, and medium-long dormancy
- Leaves are dark green
- Has four to seven inflorescences per plant
- 12 florets per inflorescence, and medium peduncle length
Agricultural feature
- High level of resistance to common scab
- Moderately resistant to foliar early blight, powdery scab, pink rot, dry rot, and soft rot
- Fairly resistant to shatter bruise
- Yields are stable from year to year
References
- ^ a b Paul R. Wonning Gardener's Guide to Growing Potatoes in the Vegetable Garden: Growing a potato garden for beginners or veterans (2015), p. 27, at Google Books
- ^ Groza, H. I. "Megachip: A new potato variety for chipping". American Potato Journal 84: 343-349
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