Pike potato explained

Potato 'Pike'
Genus:	Solanum
Species:	Solanum tuberosum
Hybrid:	'Allegany' x 'Atlantic potato'
Cultivar:	'Pike'
Origin:	USA, 1996

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.

Botanical features

• Specific gravity comparable to 'Atlantic'
• Produce light-colored chips after 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

Notes and References

1. Paul R. Wonning
2. Plaisted. R. L.. Halseth, D. E. . Brodie, B. B. . Slack, S. A. . Sieczka, J. B. . Christ, B. J. . Paddock, K. M. . Peck, M. W. . Pike: A full season scab and golden nematode resistant chipstock variety. American Journal of Potato Research. 1998. 75. 3. 117–120. 10.1007/BF02895845.