Orlan

Technological Potential of the Orlan Variety

This potato variety, developed by the Federal Research Center of the Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is a breeding product focused on early maturation. The vegetative period of the crop spans 55-65 days, allowing farms to reach the market with marketable yield in a significantly short timeframe.

Tuber Morphology and Quality Metrics

The engineering solution behind the tuber shape — an oval-round configuration — was chosen intentionally: this geometry minimizes damage during mechanized harvesting and simplifies the cleaning process. Visual characteristics include smooth skin with a creamy hue and shallow-set eyes. The latter is critical for primary processing, as it significantly reduces waste during automated peeling.

Pathogen Resistance

The immune architecture of the Orlan variety is based on comprehensive protection against key phytopathogens that limit the profitability of potato farming in temperate climates. The genetically embedded tolerance includes:

• Resistance to late blight (affecting both vines and leaves), which reduces the fungicidal load on the field.
• Resistance to pathogens causing various spots, including Mycosphaerella and brown spot.
• A high level of protection against viral mosaics, which prevents the degeneration of seed material in intensive cultivation cycles.

Biochemical Parameters

The dry matter content ranges between 18-19%. This is the optimal range for table varieties, ensuring a balance between culinary properties (fluffiness) and flesh density that maintains its shape during heat treatment. This concentration of dry matter makes Orlan a stable raw material for various segments of the food industry.