Baseko

Accession Number: CIP380583.8

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18730/P5MP=

Breeder Code: LB GP-A(LBPLRV-1)

Female Parent: CIP720087 (SERRANA)

Male Parent: CIP720045 (ATZIMBA)

Breeding Status: Potato Varieties

Year of release: 1994

Country of Release: Congo

DESCRIPTION

Is a variety moderately resistant to late blight, well appreciated for its high tuber production. The plant has a very short growing period with a semi-erect habit and pale white flowers. It is adapted to a cool tropical climate in short days. The tubers are oblong with pale yellow flesh. Baseko is good as a table potato.

MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS

Predominant tuber skin color: 1 = White- cream

Tuber skin secondary color: 0 = Absent

Predominant tuber flesh color: 3 = Pale Yellow

Tuber flesh secondary color: 0 = Absent

General tuber shape: 6 = Oblong

Unusual tuber shape: 0 = Absent

Tuber shape depth of eyes: 3 = Shallow

STRESS TRAITS

Resistance to Late Blight (LB): 2=MR= Moderately Resistant

Potato Virus Y (PVY): 5=S = Susceptible

Potato Leaf Roll Virus (PLRV): 5=S = Susceptible