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

AGRONOMIC TRAITS

Growing period in highland: 1=E = Early

POST HARVEST CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage Dry Matter: 16 %

NUTRITIONAL TRAITS

TUBER

CIP380583.8

CGIAR Region Country CIP Number Variety name Year of formal release
WCA Zaire CIP380583.8 Baseko 1995
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