Pike potato
Variety of potato
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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.
| Potato 'Pike' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Allegany' x 'Atlantic potato' |
| Cultivar | 'Pike' |
| Origin | USA, 1996 |
Botanical features
- Specific gravity comparable to 'Atlantic'
- Produce light-colored chips after 7 °C (45 °F) storage
- Full season variety
- Tubers are skin color with flaky surface
- Tuber shape is round
- Plants are medium height
- Leaves are medium green
- Three pairs per leaf for leaflets
- Anthers are orange, broad cone
