Due to its rusticity, the cultivar IPR Cris is recommended for agroecolgical and small holding production systems. However, given its tuber appearance, shallow eyes, and lightly rough skin, this cultivar can also be used in conventional production systems. 'IPR Cris' can be consumed under various cooking ways, but it is not fit for the frying industry. It shows good field resistance to late blight and susceptibility to common scab has not been observed. Its yield potential is similar to the current potato cultivars. Long dormancy is an interesting feature shown by 'IPR Cris' which hampers getting the tuber sprouted for the following season. On the other hand it provides small organic farmers for a prolonged marketing period without loss on tuber quality.
Solanum tuberosum; organic production; late blight resistance
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