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Potato Cultivars Suggested for Pennsylvania and Resistance Characteristics
Host resistance is an important tool for managing diseases. Potato cultivars vary in susceptibility to common diseases including late blight, early blight and common scab.
Updated:
October 30, 2015
| Cultivars | Late Blight | Early Blight | Common Scab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | S | MS | MS |
| Andover | S | S | MR |
| Chieftain | S | MS | MS |
| E11-45 | S | MS | MR |
| Elba | MR | MR | MS |
| Eva | S | MS | MR |
| Katahdin | MS | MR | MS |
| Kennebec | MR | MR | MS |
| Keuka Gold | S | S | R |
| Norland | S | VS | R |
| Norvalley | S | S | MR |
| Norwis | S | S | S |
| Pike | MR | MR | R |
| Red Pontiac | S | S | S |
| Reba | S | MS | MR |
| Russet Norkotah | S | VS | MR |
| Salem | S | MS | R |
| Sebago | MR | MR | MR |
| Snowden | MS | MR | MS |
| Superior | S | S | R |
| Yukon Gold | S | VS | S |
R= resistant, MR= moderately resistant, MS= moderately susceptible, S= susceptible and VS= very susceptible
For additional information regarding the results of the latest research trials visit the Penn State Potato Research Program website.
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