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What's the name of the potato species Luther Burbank is known for?

  • Brown Burbank Potato

  • Russet Burbank Potato

  • Golden Burbank Potato

  • Red Burbank Potato

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The Russet Burbank potato is a potato species developed by Luther Burbank in the 1870s. It is one of the most widely grown potatoes in the world, and is known for its high yields and resistance to pests and diseases. The Russet Burbank is a large, oval potato with a thin, light-brown skin and a white flesh.
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