Lenape potato
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Lenape (B5141-6) is a potato cultivar first released in 1967 and named after the Lenape Native American tribe,[1] which had to be pulled from the market in 1970 after findings of its high glycoalkaloid content. It was bred by Wilford Mills of Pennsylvania State University in collaboration with the Wise Potato Chip Company.[2] The Lenape potato was produced by crossing Delta Gold with a wild Peruvian potato (Solanum chacoense) known for its resistance to insects.[1][3] It was selected for its high specific gravity (percentage dry matter) and low sugar content which made it ideal for producing potato chips[1] but it was also immune to potato virus A and resistant to common strains of late blight.[4] It is of medium-late maturity and produces round, white tubers with shallow eyes.[1]
Potato 'Lenape' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Cultivar | 'Lenape' |
Breeder | Wilford Mills of Pennsylvania State University |
Origin | USA |