U.S. patent number PP30,775 [Application Number 15/998,020] was granted by the patent office on 2019-08-06 for strawberry plant named `drisstrawsixtyone`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Driscoll's, Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is Driscoll's, Inc.. Invention is credited to Omar Carrillo Mendoza, Maribel Martinez Negrete, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar, Philip J. Stewart.
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United States Patent |
PP30,775 |
Carrillo Mendoza , et
al. |
August 6, 2019 |
Strawberry plant named `DrisStrawSixtyOne`
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` particularly characterized by its firm fruit,
large fruit size, medium vivid red fruit color, sweet fruit flavor,
upright growth habit, and medium vigor, is disclosed.
Inventors: |
Carrillo Mendoza; Omar (La
Calera, MX), Rodriguez Alcazar; Jorge (Texcoco,
MX), Stewart; Philip J. (Watsonville, CA),
Martinez Negrete; Maribel (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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Family
ID: |
67477336 |
Appl.
No.: |
15/998,020 |
Filed: |
June 12, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/208 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
6/7409 (20180501); A01H 5/08 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/08 (20180101); A01H 6/74 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/208 |
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Primary Examiner: Robinson; Keith O.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Claims
We claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` 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 `DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
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
`DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
Strawberry plant variety `DrisStrawSixtyOne` was discovered in
Tangancicuaro, Mexico in October of 2012, and originated from a
cross between the proprietary female parent `107P238` (unpatented)
and the proprietary male parent `DrisStrawSeventeen` (U.S. Plant
Pat. No. 22,218). A single plant was selected and asexually
propagated via stolons in Zapotlan, Mexico.
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` was subsequently asexually propagated via
stolons, and underwent further testing at a farm in Tangancicuaro,
Mexico for six years (2012 to 2017). The present variety has been
found to be stable and reproduce true to type through successive
asexual propagations via stolons.
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` exhibits the following distinguishing
characteristics when grown under normal horticultural practices in
Tangancicuaro, Mexico: 1. Large plant size; 2. Large fruit with
sweet flavor; and 3. Earlier production.
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` was selected for its flavor, fruit size, and
shelf-life.
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 five months old.
FIG. 1A illustrates whole fruit of variety `DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
FIG. 1B illustrates longitudinal cross-sections of fruit of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
FIG. 2 illustrates the upper and lower surfaces of flowers of
variety `DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
FIG. 3A shows the upper surface of a leaf of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
FIG. 3B shows the lower surface of a leaf of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
FIG. 4 illustrates the overall plant habit including fruit at
various stages of development of variety `DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY
The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive
characteristics of `DrisStrawSixtyOne`. The data which define these
characteristics is based on observations taken in Tangancicuaro,
Mexico from 2012 to 2017. 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. `DrisStrawSixtyOne` has not been
observed under all possible environmental conditions. The botanical
description of `DrisStrawSixtyOne` was taken from plants that were
five 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.--`DrisStrawSixtyOne`. Parentage:
Female parent.--The proprietary variety `107P238` (unpatented).
Male parent.--The proprietary variety `DrisStrawSeventeen` (U.S.
Plant Pat. No. 22,218). Plant: Height.--20.7 cm. Diameter.--33.7
cm. Number of crowns per plant.--6. Growth habit.--Upright. Stolon:
Average number of daughter plants per square foot.--12. Diameter at
bract.--3.47 mm. Anthocyanin coloration.--Present. Anthocyanin
color.--RHS 180B (Moderate red). Leaf: Number of leaflets.--Three
only. Color of upper surface.--RHS 139A (Dark yellowish green).
Variegation.--Absent. Terminal leaflets.--Length: 8.8 cm. Width:
7.8 cm. Length/width ratio: 1.1. Number of teeth/terminal leaflet:
22. Shape of base: Rounded. Margin: Serrate to crenate. Shape in
cross section: Concave. Petiole.--Length: 15.7 cm. Diameter: 4.38
mm. Attitude of hairs: Upwards. Bract frequency (number present on
each petiole): 1. Petiolule.--Length: 9.80 mm. Diameter: 2.31 mm.
Stipule.--Length: 4.5 cm. Width: 18.80 mm. Anthocyanin coloration:
Present. Anthocyanin color: RHS 58C (Strong purplish red).
Inflorescence: Position in relation to foliage.--Beneath.
Pedicel.--Attitude of hairs: Upwards. Flower.--Flower diameter
(petal tip to petal tip on non-flattened flower): 26.30 mm.
Arrangement of petals: Overlapping. Stamen: Present. Typical and
observed number of flowers per plant: 18.90. Petal.--Length: 15.60
mm. Width: 15.30 mm. Length/width ratio: 1.0. Typical and observed
petal number: 6. Color of upper side: RHS 155A (Pale yellow-green).
Calyx.--Diameter (sepal tip to sepal tip, measured on back of
flower): 56.20 mm. Sepal.--Length (sepal tip to point of attachment
to receptacle): 26.50 mm. Width: 16.60 mm. Typical and observed
sepal number: 12. Fruit: Length.--49.70 mm. Width.--33.36 mm.
Length/width ratio.--1.5. Fruit hollow length.--16.00 mm. Fruit
hollow width.--3.60 mm. Fruit hollow length/width ratio.--4.4.
Shape.--Conical. Color.--RHS 45A (Vivid red). Position of
achenes.--Above surface. Position of calyx attachment.--Level with
fruit. Attitude of sepals.--Outwards. Color of flesh (excluding
core).--RHS 42A (Vivid reddish orange). Color of core.--RHS 37A
(Strong yellowish pink). Production: Flowering interval.--October
to March. Harvest interval.--October to March. Type of
bearing.--Partially everbearing to partially remontant.
Productivity.--30997 kg to 40893 kg of fruit per hectare per season
from ten-month-old plants when grown in Tangancicuaro, Mexico.
Resistance to abiotic stress, pests and diseases: Heat.--Moderately
resistant. Two-spotted spider mite (tetranychus
urticae).--Moderately susceptible. Lygus bug (lygus
hesperus).--Susceptible. Botrytis fruit rot (botrytis
cinerea).--Moderately resistant. Powdery mildew (podosphaera
macularis).--Moderately resistant. Xanthomonas
fragariae.--Moderately susceptible. Black root rot.--Moderately
susceptible.
COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` differs from the proprietary female parent
`107P238` (unpatented) in that `107P238` is a short-day variety,
whereas `DrisStrawSixtyOne` is not a short-day variety. Moreover,
fruit `107P238` is sweeter than fruit of `DrisStrawSixtyOne`.
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` differs from the proprietary male parent
`DrisStrawSeventeen` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,218) in that plants of
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` are larger in size compared to plants of
`DrisStrawSeventeen`. Additionally, fruit of `DrisStrawSixtyOne`
are larger and have a sweeter flavor compared to fruit of
`DrisStrawSeventeen`. Moreover, fruit production of
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` is earlier than that of
`DrisStrawSeventeen`.
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` differs from the commercial variety `Driscoll
Osceola` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,752) in that leaves of
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` are blue-green on the upper side, while leaves
of `Driscoll Osceola` are medium green on the upper side.
Additionally, plants of `DrisStrawSixtyOne` have inflorescence
beneath foliage, while plants of `Driscoll Osceola` have
inflorescence on the same level with foliage. Moreover, fruit of
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` are medium red, while fruit of `Driscoll
Osceola` are dark red.
`DrisStrawSixtyOne` differs from the commercial variety
`DrisStrawThirtySeven` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,866) in that plants
of `DrisStrawSixtyOne` have an upright growth habit, while plants
of `DrisStrawThirtySeven` have a semi-upright growth habit.
Additionally, terminal leaflets of `DrisStrawSixtyOne` have a
concave shape in cross section, while terminal leaflets of
`DrisStrawThirtySeven` have a convex shape in cross section.
Moreover, fruit of `DrisStrawSixtyOne` are larger in size than
fruit of `DrisStrawThirtySeven`.
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