U.S. patent number PP30,549 [Application Number 15/530,986] was granted by the patent office on 2019-06-04 for kiwi plant named `hfy01`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Sichuan Hua Sheng Agriculture Co., Ltd.. The grantee listed for this patent is Sichuan Hua Sheng Agriculture Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Li Ming Zhang.
United States Patent |
PP30,549 |
Zhang |
June 4, 2019 |
Kiwi plant named `HFY01`
Abstract
A new and distinct Actinidia plant named `HFY01`, particularly
characterized by its strong growth habit, end-April time to bloom
and end of October time to harvest, fruit size and shape, and
resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae.
Inventors: |
Zhang; Li Ming (Chengdu,
CN) |
Applicant: |
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Sichuan Hua Sheng Agriculture Co., Ltd. |
Chengdu |
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CN |
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Sichuan Hua Sheng Agriculture Co.,
Ltd. (Chengdu, CN)
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Family
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59997622 |
Appl.
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15/530,986 |
Filed: |
April 4, 2017 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
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US 20170295680 P1 |
Oct 12, 2017 |
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Foreign Application Priority Data
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Apr 6, 2016 [QZ] |
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PBR 2016/0898 |
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Current U.S.
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PLT/156 |
Current CPC
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A01H
5/08 (20130101) |
Current International
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A01H
5/08 (20180101) |
Field of
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;PLT/156 |
Primary Examiner: Grunberg; Anne Marie
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Foley & Lardner LLP
Claims
I claim:
1. A new and distinct Actinidia chinensis Pl. plant named `HFY01`,
as illustrated and described herein.
Description
Latin name of the genus and species of the plant claimed: Actinidia
chinensis pl.
Variety denomination: `HFY01`.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of
Actinidia plant, botanically known as Actinidia chinensis pl of the
Actinidiacea family, and hereinafter referred to by the variety
denomination `HFY01`.
The new Actinidia cultivar is a product of a controlled breeding
and pollination program conducted by the inventor, in Xia Yuan
Village, Shifang county, Sichuan Province, China. The objective of
the breeding and pollination program was to develop a new Actinidia
cultivar with a dark yellow fruit flesh color.
The new Actinidia cultivar originated from a open pollination made
by the inventor(s) in Xia Yuan Village, Shifang County, Sichuan
province, China. The female or seed parent is the Actinidia
chinensis pl. cultivar designated JXFX-CK-04136, which was
discovered as a seed collected from trees growing in the wild in
Fengxin county, Jiangxi province, China, in 2004 and subsequently
grown in a cultivated area. The variety was developed through open
pollination and the male or pollen parent is not known.
Seeds that produced the female parent JXFX-CK-04136 were sown in
February 2005 and 300 seedlings were then planted out in a field in
Shifang County, Sichuan Province, China in February 2005. The
plants were pollinated through open pollination of a mix of
Actinida chinensis pl. and the male or pollen parent is not known.
The seedlings first fruited in in April 2008. A total of 1 female
seedlings were propagated by graft in October 2009. The new
Actinidia cultivar was selected by the inventor(s) in a controlled
environment in 2010 in Shifang County, Sichuan Province, China.
Asexual reproduction of the new Actinidia cultivar by grafting on
to rootstocks of Actinidia deliciosa pl. was first performed in
April 2012 in a kiwifruit research station in Shifang county
Sichuan province, China, and has demonstrated that the combination
of characteristics as herein disclosed for the new cultivar are
firmly fixed and retained through successive generations of asexual
reproduction. The new cultivar reproduces true to type.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are
determined to be unique characteristics of `HFY01` which in
combination distinguish this Actinidia as a new and distinct
cultivar: 1. Very strong growth habit. In soil of PH 5-6.5 and
annual average temperature of 16-18.degree. C., the claimed variety
will fruit in the second year after grafting and can produce up to
20-30 t/ha of fruit by the fourth year of fruiting. 2. Flowering
time and blooming period. Flowering time is in about end-April in
Sichuan Province, China and the blooming period is about 5 to 8
days. 3. Harvesting time. The harvesting time is in early-December
in Sichuan Province, China. 4. Fruit Shape and Size. The general
fruit shape is long-trapezium with a weakly depressed stylar end.
The average fruit weight is 85 g and maximum fruit weight is 120 g;
5. Pest resistance. The claimed variety shows strong resistance to
Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA).
In comparison to the parental variety, `JXFX-CK-04136`
(unpatented), `HFY01` differs primarily in the traits listed in
Table 1.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 New Cultivar Female Parent Male Parent Trait
`HFY01` `JXFX-CK-04136` Open pollen flavor sweet acid No fruit
Average fruit 85 g 60 g No fruit weight Fruit shape long- trapezium
elliptic No fruit Color of flesh Dark yellow Green yellow No fruit
shape of core triangle circular No fruit General shape Slightly
depressed Deeply depressed No fruit of stylar end Plant resistance
More resistance Less resistance
Of the many commercial varieties known to the present inventor(s),
the most similar in comparison to the new Actinidia cultivar
`HFY01` is the variety `Jing Feng` (unpatented), in the following
characteristics
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 New Cultivar Comparison Cultivar
Characteristic `HFY01` `Jing Feng` Average fruit 85 g 90 g weight
Fruit shape long- trapezium elliptic. General shape of Slightly
depressed Weekly blunt stylar end protruding Color of inner dark
Yellow medium yellow pericarp (locules) general shape of triangle
transverse elliptic core in cross section young leaf strong. week
petioles anthocyanin coloration Plant resistance More resistance
Less resistance Sugar content (at 17 to 18 Brix 13 to 14 Brix
picking time): fruit sweetness is Fruit sweetness is very hight
very low, Acidity/Starch 1 to 1.4 g/lt 1.5-2.0 g/lt (at picking
Fruit acidity is low Fruit acidity is high time)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of
the new Actinidia cultivar `HFY01` showing the colors as true as is
reasonably possible with colored reproductions of this type. Colors
in the photographs may differ slightly from the color values cited
in the detailed botanical description, which accurately describe
the color of `HFY01`. Plant parts shown in the photographs are from
approximately 4 year old plants.
FIG. 1. Shows typical whole fruit of the comparison variety `JING
FENG` (left) compared to typical whole fruit of the claimed variety
`HFY01` (right).
FIG. 2. Shows a cross-sectional view of typical whole fruit of the
comparison variety `JING FENG` (left) compared to typical whole
fruit of the claimed variety `HFY01` (right).
FIG. 3A. Shows the upper side of a typical leaf of the comparison
variety `JING FENG` (left) compared to a typical leaf of the
claimed variety `HFY01` (right).
FIG. 3B. Shows the under side of a typical leaf of the comparison
variety `JING FENG` (left) compared to a typical leaf of the
claimed variety `HFY01` (right).
FIG. 4A. Shows the upper side of typical flowers of the comparison
variety `JING FENG` (left) compared to typical flowers of the
claimed variety `HFY01` (right).
FIG. 4B. Shows the under side of typical flowers of the comparison
variety `JING FENG` (left) compared to typical flowers of the
claimed variety `HFY01` (right).
DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
The new Actinidia cultivar `HFY01` has not been observed under all
possible environmental conditions. The phenotype of the new
cultivar may vary with variations in environment such as
temperature, light intensity, and day length without any change in
the genotype of the Actinidia.
The aforementioned photographs, together with the following
observations, measurements and values describe plants of `HFY01` as
grown outside in a field in Shifang county, Sichuan Province,
China, under conditions which closely approximate those generally
used in commercial practice.
Unless otherwise stated, the detailed botanical description
includes observations, measurements and values based on 4 year old
`HFY01` plants grown in the field in Shifang county, Sichuan
Province, China from 2009 to 2013. Quantified measurements are
expressed as an average of measurements taken from a number of
plants of `HFY01`. The measurements of any individual plant, or any
group of plants, of the new cultivar may vary from the stated
average.
Color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour
Chart (R.H.S.), 4.sup.th Edition, except where general colors of
ordinary significance are used. Color values were taken under
daylight conditions at approximately 10:00AM in Shifang county,
Sichuan Province, China.
All of the plants of `HFY01`, insofar as they have been observed,
have been identical in all the characteristics described below.
Classification: Botanical.--Actinidia chinensis pl.
Commercial.--`HFY01`. Common.--Kiwifruit, kiwi, Chinese gooseberry,
Yang-tao. Parentage: Female or seed parent.--Actinidia cultivar
designated `JXFX-CK04136` (unpatented). Male or pollen
parent.--Open Pollination. Propagation: Grafting on to rootstocks
of Actinidia deliciosa C. F Liang. Growing conditions: Light
intensities.--Full sunlight or slight shade. Temperature.--During
day, grown in range of 16.degree. C. to 37.degree. C., and during
evening, grown in range of 10.degree. C. to 28.degree. C. Avoid
frost injury. Irrigation.--Amble irrigation during growing season
with good drainage. Fertilization.--Plants prefer and thrive in
soil rich in organic matter. Heavy nitrogen feeders during the
first half of growing season. pH.--5.0 to 6.5. Growth
regulators.--No use. Pruning or trimming requirements.--For best
fruit production, "cane replacement" pruning during the winter
season when plant is dormant. Pruned plants will remain more
compact and bear larger fruit. Plant: Sex expression.--Female.
Age.--Observed plants were 4 years old. Vigor.--Vigorous growth.
Habit.--Woody, twining vine (liana), supported by fence system.
Size at maturity (area covered by one plant).--Length: Typical:
About 3 m to 4 m. Observed: About 4 m to 5 m. Width: Typical: About
2 m to 3 m. Observed: About 3 m to 4 m. Height: Typical: About 2 m
to 3 m. Observed: About 2 m to 3 m. Stem.--Length: About 2 m to 5
m. Diameter: About 8 mm to 15 mm. Surface texture: Upper surface:
downy. Lower surface: downy. Pith: present; pith type is hollow.
Pubescence (upper/lower surface): downy and aparese RHS 163A. Bark
Color: Upper surface: RHS 199A. Lower surface: RHS 199C. Young
shoot.--Length: Varies due to shape of plant; maximum of 3 m to 6
m; minimum of 30 cm/m to 60 cm/m. Diameter: About 5 mm to 30 mm.
Surface texture: Upper surface: downy. Lower surface: downy.
Pubescence: present. Color: RHS 199B. Upper surface: downy. Lower
surface: downy. Color: RHS 199C. Anthocyanin coloration of the
growing tip: RHS 124B. Mature laterals.--Length: Varies due to
shape of plant; maximum of 3 m to 6 m; minimum of 0.5 cm/m to 3.0
cm/m. Diameter: About 5 mm to 30 mm. Surface texture: Upper
surface: smooth. Lower surface: smooth. Pubescence: absent. Color:
Upper surface: RHS 199B. Lower surface: RHS 199B.
Lenticels.--Length: About 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm. Width: About 0.2 mm to
0.5 mm. Color: RHS 155D. Density: About 1 to 2/cm.sup.2.
Buds.--Shape: ellipsoid. Length: About 0.6. Width: About 0.4.
Color: Apex, RHS 23C, and base, RHS 34A. Texture: deep. Pubescence:
absent. Color RHS 23C. Leaf scar.--Shallow. Leaves
(mature).--Arrangement and Aspect: touching each other. Size:
Length: About 110 mm. Width: About 120 mm. Overall Shape: ovate.
Apex shape.--Acuminate. Base shape: rounded. Distance between basal
leaf lobes: About 50 mm. Leaf blade.-- Shape of apex.--Rounded.
Color: Upper surface: RHS 134A. Under surface: RHS 134C.
Pubescence: none. Puckering/blistering: Upper surface: weak. Lower
surface: weak. Glaucosity: Upper surface: absent. Lower surface:
absent. Venation: Type: feather shaped venation from central vein
to the leaf edge. Color: RHS 132B. Leaf axil.--Color: RHS 132B.
Anthocyanin coloration: RHS 132B. Petiole.--Length: About 90 mm.
Diameter: About 2 mm. Texture: sparsely pubescent. Pubescence: very
sparse to absent. Color: RHS 131B. Anthocyanin coloration (upper
surface): RHS 131C. Stipule.--None. Inflorescence: Blooming
time.--Full bloom on or about April 25 in Sichuan Province, China.
Blooming period.--About 7 to 9 days. Fragrance.--Typical of
kiwifruit flower. Type.--Cyme. Number of flowers per
inflorescence.--About 3. Inflorescence size (terminal or
king).--Diameter: About 4 cm. Depth: About 4.5 cm.
Petals.--Arrangement: overlapping. Mean number per flower: range of
5 to 6. Size: Length: About 35 mm. Width: About 30 mm. Length/width
ratio: 1:1.2. Overall shape: ovate. Apex shape: acute. Base shape:
flat. Texture (upper surface): weak. Texture (lower surface): weak.
Margin: (please describe). Color (upper surface): Apex, RHS 155C,
and base, RHS 155C. Color (lower surface): Apex, RHS 155D, and
base, RHS 155D. Sepals.--Arrangement: overlapping. Mean number per
flower: range of 5 to 6. Size: Length: About 20 mm. Width: About 15
mm. Length/width ratio: 1:3. Overall shape: ovate. Apex shape:
acuminate. Base shape: flat. Texture (upper surface): weak. Texture
(lower surface): weak. Color (upper surface): Apex, RHS 132B and
base, RHS 132B. Color (lower surface): Apex, RHS 132C and base, RHS
132C. Pedicel.--Length: About 40 mm. Diameter: About 0.2 mm.
Texture: smooth. Color: RHS 131C. Reproductive organs:
Androecium.--None; Stamen, Anthers, Filaments and Pollen not
present. Pollination Requirements: Almost all Actinidia species are
dioecious, so female cultivars must be interplanted with male
pollinizers to ensure fruit production on the female cultivar.
Gynoecium.--Pistils: Quantity: 36. Length: About 1 mm. Color: RHS
155D. Styles: Length: About 2 mm. Width: About 1.5 mm. Attitude:
erect. Stigmas: Length: About 3 mm. Width: About 2 mm. Ovary:
Shape: ovoid. Length: About 3 mm. Width: About 2 mm. Pubescence:
none. Fruit: Keeping quality.--The fruit can be stored in cold
temperature conditions for up to 6 months without losing firmness
and juiciness. It has a shelf life up to 2 weeks without losing
firmness and juiciness. Maturity when described.--Harvest time is
about the end of October in Sichuan Province, China. Fruit is ripe
for eating at harvest. Firmness.--About 5-7 kg/cm.sup.2. Maturity
period after full bloom.--About 170-180 days after full bloom
around April 25.sup.th. Type.--Berry. Average fruit weight and
size.--Weight: About 85 g. Height: About 55 mm. Diameter (at widest
point): About 49 mm. Diameter (at narrowest point): About 47 mm.
Fruit shape.--General shape: long-trapezium. Styler end
description: weakly depressed. Shoulder shape of stalk end:
rounded. Cross-section shape at median: transverse elliptic.
Skin.--Firmness (at picking time): 4 to 5 kg/cm.sup.2. Texture:
smooth; lenticels are inconspicuous. Pubescence: none. Color: At
harvest: RHS 164B. During ripening: RHS 164B. At maturity for
consumption: RHS 164B. Flesh (at maturity for
consumption).--Texture: tender and juicy. Aroma: good. Sugar
content (at picking time): 17 to 18 Brix. Acidity/Starch (at
picking time) 1 to 1.4 g/lt. Outer pericarp: Color: RHS 17A. Inner
pericarp (locules): Number (per fruit): About 45. Shape: oblong.
Length: About 55 mm. Width: About 40 mm. Color: RHS 17B. Core:
Shape and symmetry: triangle. Diameter (maximum): About 8 mm.
Diameter (minimum): About 5 mm. Woody spike: absent. Color: RHS
155A. Seeds: Number per fruit.--About 1500-2000.
Shape.--Cylindrical. Length.--About 1 mm. Width.--About 0.5 mm.
Texture.--Striped, smooth. Color at maturity (in flesh).--RHS 183A.
Color at maturity (when dried).--RHS 164A. Cultivar use: Fresh
market. Disease/pest resistance: Resistance to Pseudomonas syringae
pv. actinidiae (PSA) is stronger than the known kiwi varieties
`JINGFEN`, `HOR16A`, and `HONGYANG`. Disease/pest susceptibility:
Some susceptibility to Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (White Peach
Scale); Adoxophyes orana Fisher (Summer fruit tortrix); Acleris
fimbriana Thunberg (Yellow Tortrix Moth); and Anomala corpulenta
Motsch. (Scarabaeidae). Winter hardiness: Tolerant to temperatures
down to -5.degree. C. without observed damage to wood and buds of
dormant Actinidia plants; but open flowers and young fruitlets are
killed by exposure to 5.degree. C., depending on the length of
exposure. Drought/heat tolerance: Tolerant to temperatures up to
35.degree. C., growth is limited by drought periods without
irrigation. Events: Time of vegetative budbreak.--Mid-February in
Sichuan Province, China. Time of beginning of flowering.--End-April
in Sichuan Province, China. Time of maturity for harvest.--End of
October in Sichuan Province, China.
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