Potato variety Alisa is a medium-ripening table variety of Russian selection, intended for both commercial and amateur cultivation. The plant is tall, intermediate type, with dark green medium-sized leaves and white flower clusters. Tubers are oval, with small eyes, smooth yellow skin and yellow flesh. The weight of marketable tubers varies from 88 to 133 grams, and starch content is 14.7-15.5%, slightly higher than standard values. The number of tubers per plant reaches 8-14, contributing to high market yield.
The yield of Alisa variety ranges from 243 to 394 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching 459 centners per hectare, exceeding standards of some well-known varieties. Marketable tuber percentage is 82-97%, and storability is 87-96%, ensuring long-term storage without quality loss. Flavor quality is good, culinary type C, making it versatile for various cooking methods: frying, baking, boiling in jackets, and making mashed potatoes.
The variety shows resistance to potato cyst nematode and moderate resistance to viral diseases and late blight. However, it is susceptible to golden potato cyst nematode, moderately susceptible to late blight on foliage, and susceptible to fusarium. These characteristics require attention when selecting protection and care methods for plants. Overall, Alisa potato is valued for its high yield, good taste, high marketability, and storability of tubers, making it attractive for cultivation in various regions.
