Arsenal
An early maincrop, crisping potato variety with extensive resistances to potato cyst nematodes and a good yield.
- Multiple resistances
- Suitable for crisping and flakes
- High dry matter content
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Arsenal best suited?
Arsenal is an early maincrop variety for the potato crisps industry. The variety has a high underwater weight and good crisping quality, making it a strong choice for the processing industry.
What characterizes the growth and development of Arsenal?
Arsenal is characterized by moderate initial development and a fairly robust plant with average to good foliage development. The variety produces fairly large, round oval tubers, with relatively high tuber set and good regularity of tuber size.
What makes Arsenal suitable for the potato crips industry?
Arsenal has a high underwater weight and a high dry matter content, which results in a good yield in crisp processing. The crisps quality is high, and the dry matter distribution is good.
What virus and disease resistances does Arsenal have?
Arsenal has a broad and strong resistance profile. It has broad resistance to potato cyst nematodes and wart disease, and is slightly to not susceptible to the YN virus and powdery scab.
Which regions is Arsenal suited to?
Arsenal can be used as a crisping variety in Europe and other regions with a crisp-processing industry. Its broad potato cyst nematode resistance, including partial resistance to multiple pathotypes, makes the variety attractive for fields in areas where multiple PCN pathotypes occur. This is particularly relevant for specialized crisp-producing regions in northwestern Europe.
Would you like to know more about the Arsenal?
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