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Released by Institute of Vegetables and
Flowers, CAAS. Pedigree: NEA3012 x 85T-13-8.
Registered in Beijing Crops Approval Committee in 1998.
Characteristics: Erect plant, about 50 cm in height, few branches, green stem with purple base, vigor growth. Dark green leaves, erect compound leaves with medium size and flat leaf edge. White and plentiful flowers, easily fruit. Compact tuberization, long round tuber big and uniform, shallow yellow flesh and skin. Few superficial eyes, smooth skin. About 60 days' dormancy. Extremely early variety and can be harvested in 55 days after emergency. Good steaming quality, suitable for table use and export. In 100 fresh tuber, it comprises 19.1 g of dry matter, 13.3 g of starch, 0.47 g of reducing sugar, 2.04 g of coarse protein, and 30.6 mg of Vitamin C. Plants are resistant to common scab, PVX, PVY and have some resistance to LB. Light infection to PLRV in late stage. Tolerant to poor soil condition and slow degeneration. Adaptation: Suitable for Beijing regions and double cropping regions for early harvest and can be intercropped with corn and cotton. It can be planted in spring and in autumn
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