MegaChip is a round white potato varietyPaul R. Wonning with specific gravity for making potato chips.
It was developed at Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin and it was result of a cross between 'Wischip' and 'FYF85'.Groza, H. I. "Megachip: A new potato variety for chipping". American Potato Journal 84: 343-349 The cross resulting in Megachip was made in 1985.
Botanical features Medium-late variety for chipping Round-oval tubers with medium to large size Flesh is white and have a high specific gravity, and medium-long dormancy Leaves are dark green Has four to seven inflorescences per plant 12 florets per inflorescence, and medium peduncle length
Agricultural feature High level of resistance to common scab Moderately resistant to foliar early blight, powdery scab, pink rot, dry rot, and soft rot Fairly resistant to shatter bruise Yields are stable from year to year
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