Melody (potato)
Solanum tuberosum 'Melody' | |
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A Melody tuber | |
Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Cultivar | 'Melody' |
Melody is a cultivar of potato.[1]
Description
It is yellow, with a smooth skin, and dry flesh.[2] It can be boiled and mashed.[2] It is resistant to Fusarium sulphureum (dry rot) and Globodera rostochiensis (a potato cyst nematode).[1]
History
The breeder, Meijer Research B.V.,[1] a Dutch company,[3] holds the rights until 2030.[1]
References
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