U.S. patent number PP29,728 [Application Number 15/731,421] was granted by the patent office on 2018-10-09 for strawberry plant variety named `drisstrawfiftyseven`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Driscoll's, Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is Driscoll's, Inc.. Invention is credited to JoAnne F. Coss, Amy Marie Edmondson, Iana Kostina, Philip J. Stewart.
United States Patent |
PP29,728 |
Stewart , et al. |
October 9, 2018 |
Strawberry plant variety named `DrisStrawFiftySeven`
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` particularly characterized by its pink fruit
flesh, medium fruit size, and very aromatic fruit, is
disclosed.
Inventors: |
Stewart; Philip J.
(Watsonville, CA), Coss; JoAnne F. (Watsonville, CA),
Edmondson; Amy Marie (Watsonville, CA), Kostina; Iana
(Watsonville, CA) |
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Driscoll's, Inc. |
Watsonville |
CA |
US |
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Assignee: |
Driscoll's, Inc. (Watsonville,
CA)
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Appl.
No.: |
15/731,421 |
Filed: |
June 6, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/208 |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/08 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/156,208 |
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Primary Examiner: McCormick Ewoldt; Susan
Assistant Examiner: Redden; Karen M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Claims
We claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` as shown and described herein.
Description
Latin name: Botanical classification: Fragaria x ananassa.
Varietal denomination: The varietal denomination of the claimed
variety of strawberry plant is `DrisStrawFiftySeven`.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cultivated strawberry is a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria
that is grown worldwide for its fruit. Modern strawberry was first
bred in Brittany, France, in the 18.sup.th century by crossing
Fragaria virginiana with Fragaria chiloensis. Strawberry fruit is
an aggregate accessory fruit, with the fleshy part of the fruit
being derived from the receptacle that holds the ovaries.
Strawberry varieties vary widely in color, size, shape, flavor,
season of ripening, degree of fertility, and susceptibility to
disease. Certain varieties vary in foliage, and some vary in the
relative development of their reproductive organs. Typically,
strawberry flowers appear hermaphroditic in structure, but function
as either male or female. Generally, commercial production of
strawberry plants involves propagation from runners and
distribution as either plugs or bare root plants. Cultivation is
either perennial or annual plasticulture. During the off season,
strawberries can also be produced in greenhouses.
Strawberry fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic
bright red color, aroma, juicy texture, and sweetness. Strawberry
fruit is a popular fruit that is generally consumed either fresh or
in prepared foods, such as preserves and baked goods.
Strawberry is an important and valuable fruit crop. Accordingly,
there is a need for new varieties of strawberry plants. In
particular, there is a need for improved varieties of strawberry
plant that are stable, high yielding, and agronomically sound.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In order to meet these needs, the present invention is directed to
an improved variety of strawberry plant. In particular, the
invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant
(Fragaria x ananassa), which has been denominated as
`DrisStrawFiftySeven`.
Strawberry plant variety `DrisStrawFiftySeven` was discovered in
Monterey County, Calif. in May of 2012, and originated from a cross
between the proprietary female parent `148S291` (unpatented) and
the proprietary male parent `88Q179` (unpatented). A single plant
was selected and asexually propagated via stolons in Monterey
County, Calif.
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` was subsequently asexually propagated via
stolons, and underwent further testing at a farm in Monterey
County, Calif. for five years (2012 to 2016). The present invention
has been found to be stable and reproduce true to type through
successive asexual propagations via stolons and tissue culture.
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` exhibits the following distinguishing
characteristics when grown under normal horticultural practices in
Monterey County, Calif.: 1. Medium-sized, pink, aromatic fruit with
an ovoid shape; 2. Upright plant habit; 3. Taller plants with wider
diameter and medium vigor; and 4. Moderate resistance to Botrytis
fruit rot.
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` was selected for its pink (rather than red)
fruit flesh, large fruit size, and very aromatic fruit.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
This new strawberry plant is illustrated by the accompanying
photographs which show fruit of the plant, as well as the flowers
and leaves. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably
obtained by conventional photographic procedures. The photographs
are of plants that are eight months old.
FIG. 1 illustrates whole fruit of variety
`DrisStrawFiftySeven`.
FIG. 2 illustrates longitudinal cross-sections of fruit of variety
`DrisStrawFiftySeven`.
FIG. 3 illustrates the lower and upper surfaces of the flowers of
variety `DrisStrawFiftySeven`.
FIG. 4A shows the upper surface of a leaf of variety
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` with three leaflets.
FIG. 4B shows the lower surface of a leaf of variety
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` with three leaflets.
FIG. 5 illustrates the overall plant habit including fruit at
various stages of development of variety `DrisStrawFiftySeven`.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY
The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive
characteristics of `DrisStrawFiftySeven`. The data which define
these characteristics is based on observations taken in Monterey
County, Calif. from 2012 to 2016. This description is in accordance
with UPOV terminology. Color designations, color descriptions, and
other phenotypical descriptions may deviate from the stated values
and descriptions depending upon variation in environmental,
seasonal, climatic, and cultural conditions. `DrisStrawFiftySeven`
has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions.
The botanical description of `DrisStrawFiftySeven` was taken from
plants that were eight months old. The indicated values represent
averages calculated from measurements of several plants. Color
references are primarily to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal
Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.) (2007 edition).
Descriptive terminology follows the Plant Identification
Terminology, An Illustrated Glossary, 2.sup.nd edition by James G.
Harris and Melinda Woolf Harris, unless where otherwise
defined.
DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT
Classification: Species.--Fragaria x ananassa. Common
name.--Strawberry. Denomination.--`DrisStrawFiftySeven`. Parentage:
Female parent.--The proprietary variety `148S291` (unpatented).
Male parent.--The proprietary variety `88Q179` (unpatented). Plant:
Height.--34.1 cm. Diameter.--65.6 cm. Number of crowns/plant.--6.
Habit.--Upright. Terminal leaflets: Length.--8.3 cm. Width.--8.0
cm. Length/width ratio.--1.0. Number of teeth/terminal
leaflet.--20. Shape of teeth.--Obtuse -- serrate to crenate.
Color.--Upper surface: RHS NN137A (Greyish olive-green). Lower
surface: RHS 191A (Greyish yellow-green). Shape in cross
section.--Concave. Number of leaflets.--Three only.
Shape.--Obicular. Base shape.--Rounded. Apex descriptor.--Rounded.
Margin.--Crenate. Margin profile.--Revolute (margins rolled
backwards). Variegation.--Absent. Petiole: Length.--22.2 cm.
Diameter.--3.91 mm. Pose of hairs.--Outwards -- horizontal.
Color.--RHS 144C (Strong yellow-green). Bract frequency (number
present on each petiole).--2. Petiolule: Length.--7.46 mm.
Diameter.--1.90 mm. Color.--RHS 144A (Strong yellow-green).
Stipule: Length.--3.5 cm. Width.--9.87 mm. Stipule anthocyanin
coloration.--Present. Color: RHS 70D (Moderate purplish pink).
Stolon: Average number of daughter plants per square foot.--10.
Anthocyanin coloration.--Present. Color: RHS 162B (Moderate
yellow). Diameter at bract.--0.13 mm. Inflorescence: Position
relative to foliage.--Level with. Flower diameter.--21.54 mm.
Number of flowers per plant.--7.20. Petals.--Shape: Obicular. Apex:
Rounded. Base: Concavo-convex. Margin: Entire. Spacing: Touching to
overlapping. Length: 9.96 mm. Width: 10.25 mm. Length/width ratio:
1.0. Petal number per flower: 6. Color (upper surface): RHS N155D
(White). Calyx.--Diameter: 32.30 mm. Insertion of calyx: Level.
Pose of calyx segments: Reflexed -- upwards. Sepal.--Shape:
Elliptical. Apex: Convex. Margin: Entire. Length: 12.57 mm. Width:
4.47 mm. Sepal number: 13. Receptacle color.--RHS 153C (Strong
greenish yellow). Stamen.--Present. Anther color: RHS 17A (Strong
orange-yellow). Pedicel.--Attitude of hairs: Slightly upwards. Time
of flowering (50% of plants at first flower).--Medium. Flowering
interval.--February to October. Fruiting truss: Length.--25.7 cm.
Diameter at base of truss.--3.95 mm. Number of berries per fruiting
truss.--6. Attitude at first picking.--Prostrate. Color at base of
truss.--RHS 146A (Moderate olive-green). Fruit: Length.--38.56 mm.
Width.--42.01 mm. Length/width ratio.--0.9. Fruit hollow
length.--17.34 mm. Fruit hollow width.--7.19 mm. Fruit hollow
length/width ratio.--2.4. Fruit weight.--22.5 g. Predominant fruit
shape.--Ovoid. Fruit skin color.--RHS 179B (Moderate red) on top;
and RHS 179C (Moderate reddish orange) on underside.
Achenes.--Insertion of achenes: Level with surface to above
surface. Coloration (sunward side of berry): RHS 175A (Moderate
reddish brown). Coloration (shaded side of berry): RHS 145A (Strong
yellow-green). Color of flesh (excluding core).--RHS N155D
(Yellowish white). Color of core.--RHS 56B (Pale purplish pink).
Distribution of flesh color.--Marginal and central. Type of
bearing.--Not everbearing -- not remontant. Harvest maturity
(beginning of fruit ripening when 50% of plants have ripe
fruit).--Early. Harvest interval.--March to October.
Production.--1442.83 grams/plant. Stress resistance: High
temperatures.--Moderately susceptible. High soil salt
levels.--Susceptible. Disease resistance: Botrytis fruit
rot.--Moderately resistant. Verticillium wilt.--Susceptible.
Powdery mildew.--Susceptible. Leather rot.--Susceptible.
Xanthomonas fragariae.--Susceptible.
COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
When `DrisStrawFiftySeven` is compared to the female parent
`148S291` (unpatented), `DrisStrawFiftySeven` produces plants that
are more mildew tolerant, and produces fruit that is larger and
more aromatic than `148S291`. Moreover, `DrisStrawFiftySeven`
produces pink fruit, while `148S291` produces white fruit.
When `DrisStrawFiftySeven` is compared to the male parent `88Q179`
(unpatented), `DrisStrawFiftySeven` produces a lower yield of fruit
that is rounder and less firm that `88Q179`. Moreover,
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` produces pink fruit, while `88Q179` produces
red fruit.
When `DrisStrawFiftySeven` is compared to the commercial variety
`DrisStrawEleven` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,731),
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` produces plants that are wider in diameter
and have less vigor than `DrisStrawEleven`. Additionally,
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` produces pink fruit with an ovoid shape,
while `DrisStrawEleven` produces medium-red fruit with a conical
shape. Moreover, `DrisStrawFiftySeven` is more resistant to
Botrytis fruit rot than `DrisStrawEleven`.
When `DrisStrawFiftySeven` is compared to the commercial variety
`DrisStrawFortyFour` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 26,801),
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` produces plants that are greater in height
and diameter than `DrisStrawFortyFour`. Additionally,
`DrisStrawFiftySeven` has an upright plant habit and produces pink
fruit with an ovoid shape, while `DrisStrawFortyFour` has a globose
plant habit and produces dark-red fruit with a conical shape.
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