REDS :  NORDONNA


  Description

 
  Tuber Shape: Oval to round oblong
  Eyes: Shallow
  Skin: Smooth bright red
  Flesh: White
  Plant: Medium large and spreading. Vigorous growth habit.
  Flower: Purple
 
Characteristics

 
  Yield: Medium - high
  Specific Gravity: Medium
  Maturity: Medium - late
  Resistances: Late blight - resistant to old genotypes
Common scab - tolerance
Hollow heart - resistance
  Susceptibilities: Late blight - susceptible to new genotypes
PVY - typical mosaic symptoms
Blackspot - moderately susceptible
Golden nematode - susceptible
  Storability: Excellent; good quality after long- term storage. Tubers hold color well in storage
  Consumer Quality: Good flavor and has excellent baking , boiling, and microwaving properties. Also excellent for soups and salads. No discoloring after cooking.
  Chief Market: Fresh market
  Remarks: Wide geographic adaptability with good yield and grade under both irrigated and non-irrigated conditions, Very low Glycoalkaloid levels (0.2mg/100g)