The most popular potato in the world is the Russet Burbank, which has been cultivated for over a century. It was developed at the University of California, Davis. The Russet Burbank is also known as the "Golden Caviar" or "Caviar of the West."
The Russet Burbank was bred to be able to grow well in chilly weather and have less susceptibility to disease. This variety was also grown in large quantities during World War II when production had to be increased as supplies from other countries were cut off.