The British Potato Variety Database

Anna

Scottish Seed Stocks

English Seed Register

Parentage

OP 4051/2 x Cara

Breeder	Teagasc Crops Research Centre
Breeder's Agent	Irish Potato Marketing Ltd

Anna produces a high yield of bright tubers suitable for pre-packing. It shows very good storage capability. Susceptible to Powdery scab, potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida Pa 2/3,1. common scab, potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis Ro1, Bruising and Splitting.

Tuber characteristics
Smoothness of skin		Smooth
Shape of tuber		Oval
Depth of eyes		Shallow
Colour of skin		Cream
Colour of flesh		Cream

Botanical description
Maturity		Early Maincrop
Height of plants		Medium - tall
Frequency of berries		Medium
Colour of flower		White
Colour of base of lightsprout		Absent

Resistance to Damage, Pests and Diseases	Low	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	High
Late blight on foliage ( Phytophthora infestans )	.	.	.	4
Late blight on tubers ( Phytophthora infestans )	.	.	.	4
Powdery scab ( Spongospora subterranea )	.	.	3
Blackleg ( Pectobacterium atrosepticum )	.	.	.	4
Common scab ( Streptomyces scabiei )	.	.	.	.	.	.	7
Potato Cyst Nematode ( Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1 )	.	2
Potato Cyst Nematode ( Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 )	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	9
Potato Leafroll Virus	.	.	.	4
Potato Virus Yo	.	.	.	.	.	6
Bruising	.	.	.	.	.	.	7
Splitting	.	.	.	.	.	.	7

Results of National List and Potato Council Independent Variety Trials