Pike is a variety of
potato bred by the
Cornell and Pennsylvania Experimental Stations in March 1996. This clone originated from a cross made in 1981, between 'Allegany' and '
Atlantic potato' varieties.[1] It is resistant to infection by
golden nematode,
common scab, golden necrosis, and foliage infection by
Phytophthora.[2] Pike is intended to be used agriculturally, specifically for use in
potato chips.
Botanical features
Specific gravity comparable to 'Atlantic'
Produce light-colored chips after 7 °C (45 °F) storage
^Plaisted, R. L.; Halseth, D. E.; Brodie, B. B.; Slack, S. A.; Sieczka, J. B.; Christ, B. J.; Paddock, K. M.; Peck, M. W. (1998). "Pike: A full season scab and golden nematode resistant chipstock variety". American Journal of Potato Research. 75 (3): 117–120.
doi:
10.1007/BF02895845.