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Hermes

Parentage5158DDR x SW 163/55
BreederSaatbah
Breeder's AgentGB Seed Industry

Maincrop maturity, high yields, low tuber numbers and long dormancy. High resistance to powdery scab and spraing. Good resistance to potato virus Y, potato leafroll virus, common scab, blackleg, damage and bruising. Moderately susceptible to foliage blight and susceptible to potato cyst nematode. High dry matter and good fry colour.
Hermes foliage
Hermes
Hermes sprout
Hermes leaf

Tuber characteristics
Smoothness of skin Medium
Shape of tuber Oval
Depth of eyes Shallow - medium
Colour of skin Cream
Colour of flesh Light yellow
  
Botanical description
Maturity Maincrop
Height of plants Tall
Frequency of berries Absent
Colour of flower Red violet
Colour of base of lightsprout Pink

Resistance to Damage, Pests and DiseasesLow.......High
Late blight on foliage ( Phytophthora infestans )  
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3
      
Late blight on tubers ( Phytophthora infestans ) 
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Powdery scab ( Spongospora subterranea ) 
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8
 
Blackleg ( Pectobacterium atrosepticum )  
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6
   
Common scab ( Streptomyces scabiei ) 
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6
   
Potato Cyst Nematode ( Globodera pallida Pa 2/3, 1 ) 
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2
       
Potato Cyst Nematode ( Globodera rostochiensis Ro1 ) 
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2
       
Potato Leafroll Virus 
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7
  
Potato Virus Yo  
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7
  
Bruising 
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6
   
Splitting 
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7
  

Results of National List and Potato Council Independent Variety Trials