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Mondial
A late, very high-yielding Dutch fresh-market potato bred by D. Biemond from Spunta and released in 1987. It has buff skin and light yellow, slightly mealy flesh with a medium to low dry matter.
Origin and character
Mondial was bred by D. Biemond B.V. from Spunta x SVP Ve 66-295. The WUR Potato Pedigree Database gives 1987 as its year.
CFIA describes a late, very high-yielding variety with oblong tubers, buff smooth skin, few shallow eyes and light yellow flesh. Dry matter is medium to low and the flesh slightly mealy, with only traces of discoloration after cooking; it is grown for fresh consumption. It resists drought and internal bruising, but is susceptible to late blight, leafroll and blackleg.
How it connects
Potato
- offspring of Spunta
