U.S. patent number PP16,558 [Application Number 10/128,894] was granted by the patent office on 2006-05-23 for strawberry plant named `sabrosa`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Plantas De Navarra, S.A.. Invention is credited to Jose Miguel Arias Lopez.
United States Patent |
PP16,558 |
Lopez |
May 23, 2006 |
Strawberry plant named `Sabrosa`
Abstract
A new variety of strawberry plant characterized by its
inflorescence that appears level with the foliage, as well as its
abundant production of red colored, conical-shaped, very firm,
medium-sized fruit.
Inventors: |
Lopez; Jose Miguel Arias
(Tudela, ES) |
Assignee: |
Plantas De Navarra, S.A.
(Navarra, ES)
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Family
ID: |
29248516 |
Appl.
No.: |
10/128,894 |
Filed: |
April 24, 2002 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
Identifier |
Publication Date |
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US 20030204886 P1 |
Oct 30, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/208 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
6/7409 (20180501); A01H 5/08 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/00 (20060101) |
Field of
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;PLT/208,209 |
Primary Examiner: Bell; Kent
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Christie, Parker & Hale,
LLP
Claims
I claim:
1. A new and distinct strawberry plant of the variety substantially
as shown and described.
Description
Classification: The present invention relates to a new Fragaria
ananassa plant.
Variety denomination: The new plant has the varietal denomination
`Sabrosa`.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The new variety of strawberry was created in a breeding program by
crossing two parents; in particular, by crossing as seed plants, an
undistributed strawberry variety designated 9238 and as pollen
parent, an undistributed strawberry variety designated 86-032. Both
parental varieties are proprietary and have not been commercialized
and undistributed and unpatented.
The resulting seedling of the new variety was grown and asexually
propagated by runners in Soria, Spain, 3.degree. W., 41.degree. N.,
3000 feet elevation. Clones of the new variety were further
asexually propagated and extensively tested. This propagation and
testing has demonstrated that the combination of traits disclosed
herein which characterize the new variety are fixed and retained
true to type through successive generations of asexual
reproduction.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct strawberry
variety. The varietal denomination of the new variety is `Sabrosa`.
Among the characteristics which are believed to distinguish the new
variety from other varieties are a combination of traits which
include inflorescence that appears level with the foliage and
abundant production of red colored, conical-shaped, and very firm,
medium size fruit.
COMPARISON TO CLOSEST VARIETY
The new variety is closest to the variety `Cartuno` (U.S. Plant
Pat. No. 8,623), but is distinguished therefrom by the following
characteristics possessed by `Sabrosa` which are different than, or
not possessed by, `Cartuno`. 1. `Cartuno` exhibits less plant vigor
than `Sabrosa`. 2. Length/width ratio of the terminal leaflet in
`Cartuno` is longer than broad, whereas in `Sabrosa` it is as long
as broad. 3. Shape of base of the terminal leaflet in `Cartuno` is
rounded, whereas in `Sabrosa` it is acute. 4. In `Cartuno` the
position of the inflorescence is above the foliage, whereas in
`Sabrosa`, it is level with the foliage. 5. The flower size in
`Cartuno` is large and in `Sabrosa`, the flower size is medium. 6.
Band without achenes in the fruit of `Cartuno` is absent or very
narrow, whereas in `Sabrosa` it is medium. 7. `Cartuno` has
orange-red to red fruit color (near 33A to 40A), whereas in
`Sabrosa`, the fruit color is red (near 43B to 41A). 8. Insertion
of calyx in the fruits of `Cartuno` is level, whereas in `Sabrosa`
it is set above fruit. 9. Size of calyx in relation to fruit
diameter is larger in `Cartuno`, whereas it is same size in
`Sabrosa`.
The differences in the fruits of `Cartuno` and the new variety are
shown in FIG. 9. These differences are maintained during the
harvest season. 10. `Cartuno` produces firm fruit that is smaller
than `Sabrosa` fruit. 11. Precocity in `Cartuno` is smaller than in
`Sabrosa`.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIONS
The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the new
variety (designated 97.10.030 in the illustrations), including
fruit, foliage and flower, in color as nearly true as it is
reasonably possible to make in color illustrations of this
character. The plants depicted in the drawings were planted October
2000 in a farm of La Mogalla in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain. The photos
were taken in March 2001.
FIG. 1 shows the upper side of a typical terminal leaflet of the
new variety (designated 97.10.030), with an acute base shape and in
which the length/width ratio is as long as broad, compared with the
upper side of a typical terminal leaflet of `Cartuno` that has a
rounded base shape and in which the length/width ratio is longer
than broad.
FIG. 2 shows a complete leaflet of the new variety (designated
97.10.030) and in which it can be seen the shape of base is acute
in the terminal leaflet.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show the fruit against a background of the top
surface of the foliage of the new variety (designated
97.10.030).
FIG. 5 shows the flower and reproductive organs of the new variety
(designated 97.10.030).
FIG. 6 shows a typical flower of the new variety (designated
97.10.030) in which the flower size is medium, and a typical flower
of `Cartuno` in which the flower size is larger.
FIG. 7 shows typical fruit of the new variety (designated
97.10.030) in cross section illustrating the typical flesh and
flesh coloration, conspicuous core and core cavity and conical
shape.
FIG. 8 shows whole and sliced, detached fruit of the new variety
(designated 97.10.030) with the typical red color.
FIG. 9 shows a typical fruits of the new variety (designated
97.10.030) in which band without achenes is medium and the
insertion of calyx is set above fruit, and a typical fruits of
`Cartuno` in which band without achenes is absent or very narrow
and the insertion of calyx is level.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY
The following detailed description of the new variety is based upon
observations taken of plants and fruits grown "underglass", i.e.
undertunnel, in the farm of La Mogalla in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain,
7.degree. W., 37.degree. N., 45 feet elevation.
The following description is in accordance with UPOV terminology
and the color terminology herein is in accordance with The Royal
Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.C.C.). The color
descriptions and other phenotypical descriptions may deviate from
the stated values and descriptions depending upon variation in
environmental, seasonal, climatic and cultural conditions.
PROPAGATION
The new variety is principally propagated by way of runners.
Although propagation by runners is presently preferred, other know
methods of propagating strawberry plants may be used. Strawberries
root well after transplanting.
The term "blistering" used herein refers to the texture or rugosity
or surface ondulation inherent to leaves and is generally a
constant characteristic.
GENERAL
`Sabrosa` is a short day variety that needs an induction to
flowering by chilling, such as occurs at a high elevation nursery
(fresh plant) or with cold storage (referred to as a frigo).
Usually a short time is sufficient. `Sabrosa` is self-fertile. It
produces large quantity of pollen throughout the seasons and
pollination is generally good as there are very few malformed
fruit. Production: Plants described are from high elevation
nursery.
Trials pursued in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain. Date of planting:
23.sup.rd Oct. 2000. Number of repetitions: 2. Plants per
repetition: 150.
Comparison with `Cartuno`: The new variety is compared with
`Cartuno` in FIG. 1 and FIG. 6 and FIG. 9.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Accumulated production of 1.sup.st quality
fruit (g/plant) Variety 23-Fb 28-Mr 24-Ap 15-My CARTUNO 2 135 528
719 CAMAROSA 8 181 624 861 TUDNEW 26 198 544 676 SABROSA 38 193 533
766 1.sup.st + 2.sup.nd Weight Variety Quality Fruit TOTAL
(g/fruit) CARTUNO 719 + 111 830 22 - 21 CAMAROSA 861 + 157 1018 24
- 23 TUDNEW 676 + 86 762 24 - 23 SABROSA 766 + 88 854 23 - 22
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Production total, to 15 May, of First
Quality Fruit(1.sup.st quality) and Second Quality Fruit(2.sup.nd
quality) in g/plant TOTAL 1.sup.st 2.sup.nd (1.sup.st quality + %
2.sup.nd Variety quality quality 2.sup.nd quality) quality CARTUNO
719 111 830 13 CAMAROSA 861 157 1018 15 TUDNEW 676 86 762 11
SABROSA 766 88 854 10 .times. .times..times. .times..times.
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TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Weight (g/fruit) at two dates: 28 March and
15 May Weight (g/fruit) 28 March 15 May CARTUNO 22 21 CAMAROSA 24
23 TUDNEW 24 23 SABROSA 23 22
Weight is shown as the average weight per fruit in First Quality
Fruits.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 FRUIT ANALYSIS SABROSA CAMAROSA (97.10.030)
CARTUNO TUDNEW Firmness 1.20 1.50 .70 .90 (KG) Humidity & 92.80
90.10 93.30 88.00 Volatile Matter (%) Dry Matter 7.20 9.90 6.70
12.00 (%) PH (to 20.degree.) 3.50 3.70 3.90 3.60 Acidity as .80 .70
.51 .90 Anhydride Citric (%) Soluble 9.50 11.50 10.90 8.60 Solids
(.degree.Brix) Maturity 11.90 16.70 21.40 9.60 Index Content in 500
620 560 820 Ascorbic Acid (ppm) Dominant 495 495 495 495
Tonality(nm) Luminosity: Trans- 26.50 22.10 30.70 16.70 mittance to
460 nm
The following definitions apply: Firmness: It is the fruit's
resistance to penetration measured in Kilograms (Kg). The measure
given has been obtained by the penetrometer ROZE Mod. Arbelette,
with a 50 mm.sup.2 section head. Dry matter: It is the weight of
the residual left from the trituration of the fruit after the
drying process at a temperature of 103.degree. C.+2.degree. C.
until reaching constant weight. .times. .times..times.
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.times..times. ##EQU00002## Humidity & volatile matter:
Represents the content in volatile matters and water of the fruits.
(%) Humidity & Volatile Matter=100-% Dry Matter Maturity index:
Relation between Soluble solids and Acidity as Anhydride Citric.
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The following additional information is provided to further
describe the new variety: Variety: `Sabrosa` Breeder Ref.
97.10.030. Classification: Fragaria ananassa. Plant:
Habit.--Globose. Density.--Medium. Vigor.--Strong. Height.--About
23 cm. Width.--About 25 cm. Leaf: Color.--Upper side near 137C to
137B; underside near 138D to 138C. Length.--About 11 cm.
Width.--About 13 cm. Cross section.--Slightly concave. Leaf surface
undulation or blistering.--Medium. Number of leaflets.--Three (3)
only. Petiole characteristics: Color.--Near 138D. Position of
hairs.--Upwards. Length.--About 12 cm. Terminal
leaflet.--Length/width ratio: As long as broad. Length: About 6.5
cm. Width: About 6.5 cm. Shape of apex: Rounded. Shape of base:
Acute. Shape of teeth: Obtuse. Stipule.--Anthocyanin coloration --
weak, near 179C to 179B. Anthocyanin coloration: Medium. Thickness:
Medium, about 3 mm. Pubescence: Medium. Color: Near 138D to 142D.
Inflorescence: Position relative to foliage.--Level with.
Flower.--Size: Medium. Size of calyx relative to corolla: Same
size. Size of inner calyx relative to outer: Larger. Spacing of
petals: Overlapping. Flower characteristics diameter.--Primary
flowers: About 2.5 to 3 cm. Secondary flowers: About 2.5 cm. Number
of petals: Normally about 6 -- no significant fragrance. Petal
shape: Almost rounded. Petal apex shape: Rounded. Petal base shape:
Rounded. Petal margin: Entire. Petal color (both surfaces): 155B to
155D. Time from bloom to mature fruit (in Huelva, Spain): About 35
to 40 days. Petal length/width ration: Broader than long,
approximately 9-10 mm in length and approximately 10-11 mm in
width. Reproductive organs.--Stamens: Numerous stamens when pollen
is present, fertile and abundance, length about 4 to 5 mm, color
near 155D to 155C. Anthers: Numerous, color near 12A to 13B.
Pollen: Near 14B to 15B. Pistils: Color near 12B to 13C. Fruiting
truss: Attitude.--Erect. Fruit: Ration of length/maximum
width.--Longer than broad. Color.--Near 43B to 41A. Peduncle length
of inflorescence stem.--Primary fruit about 9 cm to 11 cm,
secondary fruit about 6 cm to 7 cm, color near 138D, 1-2 mm in
diameter. Primary fruit.--Length: About 5.5 cm. Width: About 4 cm.
Predominant shape: Conical. Secondary fruit.--Length: About 4.5 cm.
Width: About 3 cm. Size: Medium. Predominant shape: Conical. Band
without achenes.--Medium approximately 5-7 mm in width. Unevenness
of surface.--Weak. Color.--Near 43B to 41A. Evenness of
color.--Even. Glossiness.--Strong. Achene color.--Near Orange-Red
Group 33B to 33C. Insertion of achenes.--Level with surface.
Insertion of calyx.--Set above fruit. Pose of the calyx
segments.--Reflexed. Sepals.--Number of sepals: Approximately
11-14. Sepal shape: Lanceolate. Sepal length: Approximately 10-13
mm. Sepal width: Approximately 4-6 mm. Shape of apex: Acuminate.
Color of upper surface: Near Green Group 137C to 138B. Color of
lower surface: Near Green Group 138D. Size of calyx in relation to
fruit diameter.--Same size. Adherence of calyx.--Strong.
Firmness.--Very firm. Color of flesh.--Medium red, near 43B;
lightening toward center. Evenness of color of flesh.--Even.
Sweetness.--Strong. Acidity.--Medium. Time of flowering.--Medium.
Time of ripening.--Medium. Type of bearing.--Not remonstrant.
Chilling.--Weak. Planting date: Oct. 23, 2000. 10% Flowering: Dec.
23, 2000. First mature fruits: Jan. 31, 2001. Maturity (15-20
gms/plant): Feb. 15, 2001.
Time of flowering date: Date of planting: Oct. 23, 2000 in the farm
of La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W., 37 N., 45
feet elevation. Ten percent (10%) flowering occurs about Dec. 23,
2000 with first mature fruit about Jan. 31, 2001 and maturity
(15-20 g/plant) about Feb. 15, 2001.
Time of flowers (50% of plants at first flower): about Jan. 2,
2001.
Storage Qualities: `Sabrosa` fruit maintain their quality
characteristics when keeping them in a frigo chamber at
temperatures of about 2.degree. C. during 48 hours. The fruit's
color remains substantially the same.
Time of ripening: After planting as aforesaid, plants are grown in
raised beds under tunnel (small tunnel with small holes in plastic
walls). Water and fertilizer were applied through drip irrigation.
Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruit) is about February
4.sup.th. First mature fruit is about January 31.sup.st and
maturity (15-20 gms/plant) is about February 15.sup.th.
General: The growing period in Huelva, Spain, where the
observations were made is between about December 10.sup.th and May
15.sup.th of each year, with a maximum production at about
mid-April. `Sabrosa` is a short variety that benefits from
induction to flowering by chilling, usually a few hours are
sufficient, preferably at temperatures of 7.degree. C. or less.
Normally, the minimum number of hours is accumulated in the field
during several days.
Disease resistance: No sensitivity to any disease or parasite has
been observed for `Sabrosa.`
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