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Red Emmalie

Potato

Denomination: 'Red Emmalie'
Botanical Name: Solanum tuberosum
Applicant/Holder: Ellenberg, Karsten
Ebstorfer Str. 1
Barum
29576
Germany
Breeder: Karsten Ellenberg, Barum, Germany
Agent in Canada: Solanum International Inc.
4 Legend Trail
Stony Plain, Alberta
T7Z 0B1
Canada
Tel: 780-963-6708
Application Date: 2014-05-26
Application Number: 14-8337
Grant of Rights Date: 2017-02-23
Certificate Number: 5431
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2037-02-23

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'All Red'

Summary: The shape of the lightsprout of 'Red Emmalie' is conical whereas the shape of the lightsprout of 'All Red' is ovoid. The habit of the tip of the lightsprout of 'Red Emmalie' is intermediate between closed and open whereas the habit of the tip is closed for 'All Red'. The pubescence of the tip of the lightsprout of 'Red Emmalie' is medium to dense whereas the pubescence of the tip is sparse to medium dense for 'All Red'. The foliage structure of the plants of 'Red Emmalie' is stem type with the foliage open and the stems clearly visible whereas the foliage structure of 'All Red' is intermediate type with the foliage half open and the stems partly visible. The frequency of coalescence of the terminal and lateral leaflets of 'Red Emmalie' is low whereas the frequency of coalescence is absent or very low for 'All Red'. The extent of anthocyanin colouration of the peduncle of 'Red Emmalie' is low whereas the extent is medium to high for 'All Red'. The extent of anthocyanin colouration of the flower bud of 'Red Emmalie' is low whereas the extent is medium for 'All Red'. The shape of the tuber of 'Red Emmalie' is long whereas the shape of the tuber of 'All Red' is oval to long oval.

Description:

LIGHTSPROUT: medium size, conical shape, few root tips, short lateral shoots
LIGHTSPROUT BASE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium proportion of blue in anthocyanin colouration, sparse to medium density of pubescence
LIGHTSPROUT TIP: medium size in relation to base, intermediate between closed and open habit, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium to dense pubescence

PLANT: foliage structure is stem type where foliage is open and stems are clearly visible, semi-upright growth habit, mid-season to late maturity

STEM: high extent of anthocyanin colouration along entire length

LEAF: outline is medium to large, openness is open, medium to dark green on upper side, high extent and medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration on upper side of midrib, medium to strong presence of secondary leaflets, low frequency of coalescence of terminal and lateral leaflets
SECOND PAIR OF LATERAL LEAFLETS: small to medium size, leaflet is narrower than long
LEAFLET: weak to medium degree of waviness of margin, shallow to medium depth of veins, dull upper side, pubescent blade at apical rosette

INFLORESCENCE: low to medium frequency per plant, medium size
PEDUNCLE: low extent of anthocyanin colouration
FLOWER BUD: low extent of anthocyanin colouration
COROLLA: medium size
COROLLA (INNER SIDE): high to very high extent of anthocyanin colouration, weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or low proportion of blue in anthocyanin colouration

TUBER: long shape, red flesh
TUBER EYE: shallow, red at base
TUBER SKIN: red

Origin & Breeding History: 'Red Emmalie' originated from the Karsten Ellenberg breeding program in Barum, Germany. It is the result of a hybridization conducted in 2003 between the varieties ('La Ratte' x 'Baltica') and ('Highland Burgundy Red' x 'Huamantango'). The seed from the cross was planted in a greenhouse in 2004 and the resulting tubers were planted in the field in 2005. 'Red Emmalie' was selected in 2005 for its agronomic characteristics and resistance to various diseases.

Tests & Trials: The comparative trial for 'Red Emmalie' was conducted during the growing season of 2015 in Drummond, New Brunswick. The trial consisted of a single, 18.5 metre long row containing 60 plants spaced 0.3 metres apart for each variety. The distance between rows within the trial was 0.9 metres. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plants, or 10 parts of plants, of each variety. Mean differences were significant at the 5% probability level based on a paired Student's t-test.

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Red Emmalie
Potato: 'Red Emmalie' (left) with reference variety 'All Red' (right)

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