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P. K. Scott1, H. De Jong2, T.R. Tarn2, G.C.C. Tai2, A.M. Murphy2, and C. Murray2
Abstract: An evaluation trial to evaluate the performance of twenty potato clones and varieties for field and culinary characteristics was conducted at Hartland, NB. The twenty clones consisted of 17 non-russets and three russet entries. Total yields ranged between 209 cwt/A with Superior and 443 cwt/A for NY 103. Varieties receiving the best ratings for table quality included AF1424-7, Atlantic, B0766-3, NY102 and Yukon Gold. The best chip scores were obtained from AF1424-7 and NY102.
1Potato and Agricultural Resource Centre, Wicklow, NB E7L 3S4
2Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Potato Research Centre, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z7
1Potato and Agricultural Resource Centre, Wicklow, NB E7L 3S4
2Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Potato Research Centre, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z7