U.S. patent number PP27,939 [Application Number 14/544,193] was granted by the patent office on 2017-04-25 for stevia plant named `12-05-149`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, PureCircle Sdn Bhd. The grantee listed for this patent is Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, PureCircle Sdn Bhd. Invention is credited to Randolph Beaudry, James Hancock, Veronica A. Vallejo, Ryan M. Warner.
United States Patent |
PP27,939 |
Warner , et al. |
April 25, 2017 |
Stevia plant named `12-05-149`
Abstract
This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant
designated as `12-05-149` primarily adapted to produce
sweeteners.
Inventors: |
Warner; Ryan M. (Lansing,
MI), Beaudry; Randolph (East Lansing, MI), Hancock;
James (East Lansing, MI), Vallejo; Veronica A. (New
Fairfield, CT) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
PureCircle Sdn Bhd |
East Lansing
Negeri Sembilan |
MI
N/A |
US
MY |
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Assignee: |
Board of Trustees of Michigan State
University (East Lansing, MI)
PureCircle Sdn Bhd (Negeri Sembilan, MY)
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Family
ID: |
56095655 |
Appl.
No.: |
14/544,193 |
Filed: |
December 8, 2014 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
Identifier |
Publication Date |
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US 20160165778 P1 |
Jun 9, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/258 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
5/12 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/00 (20060101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/263.1,258 |
Primary Examiner: Robinson; Keith
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McKee, Voorhees & Sease,
PLC
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A new and distinct stevia plant as herein described and
illustrated.
Description
Genus and species: Stevia rebaudiana.
Variety denomination: `12-05-149`.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
I. Field & Utility Summary
This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant
designated as `12-05-149` primarily adapted to produce sweetening
agents. The new plant is characterized by a distinct steviol
glycoside profile. Stevia variety `12-05-149` is a green herbaceous
perennial which grows best in high light conditions, in
well-drained soil.
II. Cultivation Summary
The new and distinct stevia plant `12-05-149` originated from
bi-parental controlled cross of two selections from an
open-pollinated population of stevia in East Lansing, Mich. Female
parent `10-34` (unpatented) was crossed with male parent `10-19`
(unpatented), in East Lansing, in 2012. Stevia `12-05-149` was
selected from the plants resulting from the controlled cross of
`10-34` and `10-19`.
III. Comparisons
Stevia `12-05-149` Characteristics
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are
determined to be unique characteristics of `12-05-149`, which in
combination distinguish this stevia plant as a new and distinct
plant: 1. low stevioside concentration 2. medium-low rebaudioside A
concentration 3. medium rebaudioside C concentration 4. low
rebaudioside D concentration 5. medium rebaudioside M concentration
6. medium-low total steviol glycosides concentration 7. high
rebaudioside A percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides) 8.
medium rebaudioside D percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides)
9. medium-high rebaudioside M percentage (w/w of total steviol
glycosides)
Stevia `12-05-149`, parent `10-34`, parent `10-19`, comparator
`12-05-005`, and comparator `12-05-144` differ by the following
combination of characteristics described in Table 1.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 % % % Stevioside Reb A Reb C Reb D Reb M TSG
Reb Reb Reb Genotype (mg/g) (mg/g) (mg/g) (mg/g) (mg/g) (mg/g) A D
M 12-05-144 7.07 57.09 5.07 5.16 5.33 79.72 71.6 6.47 6.69
12-05-005 7.26 62.99 5.42 5.42 4.25 85.34 73.8 6.35 4.98 12-05-149
3.66 47.08 4.11 5.47 3.88 64.20 73.3 8.52 6.04 10-19 13.46 44.02
4.13 7.94 2.67 72.23 60.9 11.00 3.70 10-34 11.67 35.95 4.14 6.34
1.90 60.01 59.9 10.56 3.17 Concentrations are in mg of compound per
gram of dry leaf tissue; TSG = total steviol glycosides
Comparator Female Parent `10-34`
Stevia `12-05-149` is distinct from female parent `10-34` in that
`12-05-149` has lower stevioside concentration, higher rebaudioside
A concentration, lower rebaudioside D concentration, higher
rebaudioside M concentration, higher total steviol glycosides,
higher rebaudioside A percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides),
lower rebaudioside D percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides),
and higher rebaudioside M percentage (w/w of total steviol
glycosides) than female parent `10-34`.
Stevia `12-05-149` is similar to female parent `10-34` in that
`12-05-149` has similar rebaudioside C concentration to female
parent `10-34`.
Comparator Male Parent `10-19`
Stevia `12-05-149` is distinct from male parent `10-19` in that
`12-05-149` has lower stevioside concentration, higher rebaudioside
A concentration, lower rebaudioside D concentration, higher
rebaudioside M concentration, lower total steviol glycosides,
higher rebaudioside A percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides),
lower rebaudioside D percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides),
and higher rebaudioside M percentage (w/w of total steviol
glycosides) than male parent `10-19`.
Stevia `12-05-149` is similar to male parent `10-19` in that
`12-05-149` has similar rebaudioside C concentration to male parent
`10-19`.
Comparator `12-05-005`
Stevia `12-05-005` (co-pending application) is a selection from the
same controlled cross of parent `10-34` and parent `10-19` from
which `12-05-149` was selected.
Stevia `12-05-149` is distinct from comparator `12-05-005` in that
`12-05-149` has lower stevioside concentration, lower rebaudioside
A concentration, lower rebaudioside C concentration, lower
rebaudioside M concentration, lower total steviol glycoside
concentration, higher rebaudioside D percentage (w/w of total
steviol glycosides), and higher rebaudioside M percentage (w/w of
total steviol glycosides) than comparator `12-05-005`.
Stevia `12-05-149` is similar to comparator plant `12-05-005` in
that `12-05-149` has similar rebaudioside D concentration and
similar rebaudioside A percentage (w/w of total steviol glycosides)
to comparator plant `12-05-005`.
Comparator `12-05-144`
Stevia `12-05-144` (co-pending application) is a selection from the
same controlled cross of parent `10-34` and parent `10-19` from
which `12-05-149` was selected.
Stevia `12-05-149` is distinct from comparator `12-05-144` in that
`12-05-149` has lower stevioside concentration, lower rebaudioside
A concentration, lower rebaudioside C concentration, lower
rebaudioside M concentration, lower total steviol glycosides
concentration, higher rebaudioside A percentage (w/w of total
steviol glycosides), higher rebaudioside D percentage (w/w of total
steviol glycosides), and lower rebaudioside M percentage (w/w of
total steviol glycosides) than comparator `12-05-144`.
Stevia `12-05-149` is similar to comparator `12-05-144` in that
`12-05-149` has similar rebaudioside D concentration to comparator
plant `12-05-144`.
IV. Breeding History
The new and distinct stevia originated from a controlled cross of
the stevia selection `10-34` (female parent;
unpatented).times.stevia selection `10-19` (male parent;
unpatented). This cross was made and the resulting seedlings grown
in East Lansing, Mich. The present seedling was selected from the
controlled breeding program in 2012 and was designated
`12-05-149`.
V. Asexual Reproduction
Stevia plant `12-05-149` has been asexually propagated by cuttings
since 2012 and was established in tissue culture in 2013 in East
Lansing, Mich.
VI. Stability
Asexual propagation as described has demonstrated that the
combination of traits that characterize this plant are fixed and
remain true to type through at least five successive
generations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
The accompanying color photographs show typical specimens of the
new plant at various stages of development as nearly true as it is
possible to make in color reproductions. Color in the photographs
may differ slightly from the color value cited in the detailed
botanical description, which accurately describes the color of
`12-05-149`. The photograph was taken in East Lansing, Mich. in
October 2014.
FIG. 1 Stevia plant in field.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The photographs together with the description of stevia `12-05-149`
are based upon the observations taken during the 2014 growing
season in East Lansing, Mich. The following description of stevia
plant `12-05-149` contains references to color names taken from The
Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.), 2001 edition.
Botanical descriptions follow the Manual of Cultivated Plants
(Bailey, 1949). Stevia plant `12-05-149` has not been observed
under all possible environmental conditions and as such the
characteristics may vary in detail depending on weather conditions,
day length, soil type and location. Plant (average, at maturity):
Shape.--Upright to semi-upright. Habit.--Herbaceous perennial.
Branching habit.--Freely branching basal nodes. Number of nodes on
main stem.--19. Height.--363.8 mm. Width.--203.2 mm. Number of
stems arising from base.--1.0. Main stem length.--363.8 mm. Main
stem diameter at midpoint.--6.6. Number of branches (arising from
lower half of stem).--5.6. Branch angle from main
stem.--35.degree.. Main stem color.--Green 141B. Stem length.--39
cm. Stem diameter.--8.8 mm. Internode length.--1.4 cm. Stem
texture.--Pubescent. Stem color.--139D. Leaves: Shape.--Simple.
Arrangement on stem.--Generally opposite. Margin.--Serrated. Dorsal
color.--Green 137A. Ventral color.--Green 137C. Venation
color.--Green 137C. Leaf angle from main stem.--82.degree..
Width.--11.1 mm. Length, including petiole.--46.6.
Thickness.--<1 mm. Length of petiole.--3.2 mm. Petiole
color.--Green 138B. Petiole diameter.--Blade attaches directly to
the stem. Description of apex and base of leaf.--Minimal apex
serration. Texture of leaf (upper and lower surfaces).--Slightly
pubescent. Leaf length.--5.9 cm. Leaf width.--1.4 cm. Flowers:
Type.--Paniculate-corymbose. Floret shape.--Tubular.
Stigma.--Exserted. Inflorescence diameter.--5.0 mm. Depth of
inflorescence.--8.1 mm. Number of florets per Inflorescence.--4.6.
Length of peduncle.--14.0 mm. Number of sepals per floret.--0.
Number of petals per floret.--1. Number of stigmas per floret.--2.
Floret diameter.--4.0 mm. Bud color.--Green 138B. Stigma
color.--White 155A. Petal color.--White 155A. Sepal color.--Green
138B. Basal buds.--4. Blooming period.--October to killing frost.
Arrangement and fragrance of flower.--Corymb; non-fragrant. Fruit:
Type.--Achenes. Disease resistance and climate tolerance: Resistant
to aphids (family Aphididae), tolerant to wind.
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