Kisoro

Accession Number: CIP381379.9

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18730/P5MT2

Breeder Code: LB-III

Female Parent: CIP378356.895

Male Parent: PRECOZ BULK

Breeding Status: Potato Varieties

Year of release: 1991

Country of Release: Uganda

DESCRIPTION

Is resistant to Late blight. The plant has a medium growing period with decumbent habit and lilac flowers with white acumen in both surfaces. It is adapted to mid elevations in cool tropical climate and short days. Tubers have an oblong shape with cream flesh. Kisoro is good for table use.

MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS

Predominant tuber skin color: 1 = White- cream

Tuber skin secondary color: 5 = Pink

Predominant tuber flesh color: 2 = Cream

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): 3=R = Resistant

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

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