Megachip
White potato variety / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
MegaChip is a round white potato variety with good tuber size,[1] and specific gravity for making potato chips.
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Potato 'MegaChip' | |
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Genus | Solanum |
Species | Solanum tuberosum |
Hybrid parentage | 'Wischip' v 'FYF85' |
Cultivar | 'MegaChip' |
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It was developed at Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin and it was result of a cross between 'Wischip' and 'FYF85' after many years of selection and breeding.[1][2] The cross resulting in Megachip was made in 1985. It produces high quality chips that have an excellent color both from the field and after storage at 7.2 to 10 degrees C.