Krantz: A Russet cultivar for the irrigated sands

Abstract

Krantz is an oblong to slightly blocky, russet-skinned potato cultivar with medium-late maturity and a vigorous vine. It is resistant to hollow heart, has high resistance to common scab and possesses high field resistance to late blight. It is moderately resistant toVerticillium wilt, susceptible to early blight, viruses S and X, and exhibits symptoms of bacterial ring rot. Krantz is adapted to the irrigated sands, but will growth crack in heavier soils.

Compendio

Krantz es un cultivar de papa de forma oblonga a ligeramente adoquinada, piel escamosa, maduración medianamente tarde, y tallos vigoros. Es resistente a corazón hueco, y tiene resistencia superior tanto a costra comun como a tizón tarde en el campo. Es moderamente resistente a la marchitez por Verticillium y susceptible tanto a tizón temprano como a los “S” y “X” viruses, y muestra sintomas de pudrición anular. Krantz es adaptada a arenas regadas, pero se resquebra en suelos mas pesados.