Pike potato

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.

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