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Solanum buesii
| Common Names | Atoc papa, Machu papa, Papa del monte, Jaracca |
| Code | bue |
| Synonyms | |
| Clade | 4 |
| Series | Conicibaccata |
| Ploidy | Diploid (2x) |
| EBN | 2 |
| Tuberization Photoperiod | Unknown |
| Self-compatibility | No |
| Nuclear Genome | A |
| Cytoplasmic Genome | Unknown |
| Citation | Vargas: Revista Argent. Agron. 10:396. 1943 |
Description
Solanum buesii is found in the Ceja de Montana of Peru, at 7,900 to 11,800 feet (2400 to 3600 m), a region characterized by relatively warm and humid temperatures. The specific epithet, buesii, honors German agronomist Christian Bues.
Tall plants, reaching 2-3 feet and occasionally much taller. Leaves are narrow. Flowers blue. Fruits long and narrow. Tubers small and whitish.
Resistances
| Condition | Type | Level of Resistance | Source |
|---|
Glykoalkaloid content
No information.
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Cultivation
I have found seeds of this species slow and difficult to germinate.
Breeding
Crosses with S. tuberosum
| Female | Male | Berry Set | Seed Set | Germ | Ploidy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. buesii | S. tuberosum 2x | High | High | Ochoa (2004) |
Crosses with other species
| Female | Male | Berry Set | Seed Set | Germ | Ploidy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. buesii | S. candolleanum (as S. bukasovii) | High | Low | Ochoa (2004) | ||
| S. buesii | S. laxissimum | High | High | Ochoa (2004) |
References
Solanum buesii at Solanaceae Source
