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Solanum buesii
| Common Name(s) | Atoc papa, Machu papa, Papa del monte | |
| Code | bue | |
| Synonyms | ||
| Clade | 4 | |
| Series | Conicibaccata | |
| Ploidy | Diploid (2x) | |
| EBN | 2 | |
| Self-compatible | No | |
| Cytoplasm Type |
Description
Solanum buesii is found in the Ceja de Montana of Peru, a medium elevation zone characterized by relatively warm and humid temperatures.
Tall plants, reaching 2-3 feet and occasionally much taller. Leaves are narrow. Flowers blue. Fruits long and narrow.
| Condition | Level of Resistance | Source |
Glykoalkaloid content
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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 | Germination | Ploidy | Source |
| S. buesii | 2x S. tuberosum | High | High | Ochoa (2004) |
Crosses with other species
| Female | Male | Berry Set | Seed Set | Germination | Ploidy | Source |
| S. buesii | S. laxissimum | High | High | Ochoa (2004) | ||
| S. buesii | S. candolleanum (as S. bukasovii) | High | Low | Ochoa (2004) |