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Potato 'Pike' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Hybrid parentage | 'Allegany' x ' Atlantic potato' |
Cultivar | 'Pike' |
Origin | USA, 1996 |
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. [1] It is resistant to infection by golden nematode, common scab, golden necrosis, and foliage infection by Phytophthora. [2] Pike is intended to be used agriculturally, specifically for use in potato chips.
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (February 2012) |
Potato 'Pike' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Hybrid parentage | 'Allegany' x ' Atlantic potato' |
Cultivar | 'Pike' |
Origin | USA, 1996 |
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. [1] It is resistant to infection by golden nematode, common scab, golden necrosis, and foliage infection by Phytophthora. [2] Pike is intended to be used agriculturally, specifically for use in potato chips.