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Solanum x rechei
| Common Name(s) |  | |
| Code | rch | |
| Synonyms | ||
| Clade | 4 | |
| Series | Tuberosa | |
| Ploidy | Diploid (2x), Triploid (3x) | |
| EBN | Unknown (Probably 2EBN) | |
| Self-compatible | ||
| Genome | AA | |
| Cytoplasm Type |
Description
Solanum x rechei (rechei in honor of Argentinian botanist J.O. Reche) is a nothospecies (natural inter-species hybrid) from Argentina. The parent species were most likely S. microdontum and S. kurtzianum (Clausen 1998). It is a weedy species, common in a small area of Argentina where its parent species overlap in distribution. S. x rechei is notable for being a South American species that will tuberize under long days, a relatively rare trait among the South American wild potatoes.
Most populations of S. x rechei are diploid, but triploid populations also exist (Clausen 1998).
Jarvis (2008) predicts that this species will become extinct in the wild by 2055 due to climate change.
Resistances
| Condition | Level of Resistance | Source |
|---|---|---|
Glykoalkaloid content
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Cultivation
Clausen (1998) observed a low rate of pollen staining in this species, indicating reduced male fertility. I have found that berry production is poor even with hand pollination.
Breeding
Crosses with S. tuberosum
| Female | Male | Berry Set | Seed Set | Ploidy | Germ | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. tuberosum | S. rechei | Low | Minimal | Jackson (1999) | ||
| S. rechei | S. tuberosum | None | None | Jackson (1999) | ||
Crosses with other species
Jackson (1999) found 8-11% 2n pollen for varieties of this species.
| Female | Male | Berry Set | Seed Set | Ploidy | Germ | Source |
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References
Solanum x rechei at Solanaceae Source
Solanum x rechei at GRIN Taxonomy