U.S. patent number PP32,079 [Application Number 16/501,602] was granted by the patent office on 2020-08-18 for strawberry plant named `drisstrawsixtyeight`.
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, Manuel Lopez, Maribel Martinez Negrete, Renae R. Robertson.
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United States Patent |
PP32,079 |
Carrillo Mendoza , et
al. |
August 18, 2020 |
Strawberry plant named `DrisStrawSixtyEight`
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`, selected for its high relatively early and
late yield, shipping capacity, fruit size, juicy, sweet, aromatic
fruit, as well as mite and botrytis field tolerance, is
disclosed.
Inventors: |
Carrillo Mendoza; Omar (La
Calera, MX), Martinez Negrete; Maribel (Watsonville,
CA), Lopez; Manuel (Watsonville, CA), Robertson; Renae
R. (Santa Maria, 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: |
72045688 |
Appl.
No.: |
16/501,602 |
Filed: |
May 7, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/209 |
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/209 |
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Primary Examiner: Grunberg; Anne Marie
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Claims
We claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` 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 `DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
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
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
Strawberry plant variety `DrisStrawSixtyEight` originated from a
cross between the female parent `DrisStrawTwentySeven` (U.S. Plant
Pat. No. 23,400) and the male parent `DrisStrawThirtyThree` (U.S.
Plant Pat. No. 24,533). Progeny plants from this cross, including
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`, were asexually propagated via stolons in
McArthur, Shasta County, Calif. in April of 2010. Strawberry plant
variety `DrisStrawSixtyEight` was later specifically identified and
selected in Santa Maria, Calif. in November of 2010.
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` was subsequently asexually propagated via
stolons, and underwent further testing at a farm in Tapalpa, Mexico
for four years (2013 to 2017). The present variety has been found
to be stable and reproduce true to type through successive asexual
propagations via stolons.
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` exhibits the following distinguishing
characteristics when grown under normal horticultural practices in
Tapalpa, Mexico: 1. Inflorescence at the same level as foliage 2.
Cordate fruit shape; and 3. Partially remontant type of
bearing.
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` was selected for its high relatively early
and late yield, shipping capacity, fruit size, juicy, sweet,
aromatic fruit, as well as mite and botrytis field tolerance.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
This new strawberry plant is illustrated by the accompanying
photographs which show fruit of the plant, flowers, leaves, and
plants. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained
by conventional photographic procedures. The photographs are of
plants that are one year old.
FIG. 1 illustrates whole fruit of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
FIG. 2 illustrates longitudinal sections of fruit of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
FIG. 3 shows the upper and lower surfaces of flowers of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
FIG. 4A shows the lower surface of a leaf of variety
`DrisStrawSixtyEight`. FIG. 4B shows the upper surface of a leaf of
variety `DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
FIG. 5 illustrates plants of variety `DrisStrawSixtyEight`.
DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT
The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive
characteristics of `DrisStrawSixtyEight`. The data which define
these characteristics is based on observations taken in Tapalpa,
Mexico from 2013 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. `DrisStrawSixtyEight` has not
been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The
botanical description of `DrisStrawSixtyEight` was taken from
plants that were one year 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.
Classification: Species.--Fragaria x ananassa. Common
name.--Strawberry. Denomination.--`DrisStrawSixtyEight`. Parentage:
Female parent.--The variety `DrisStrawTwentySeven` (U.S. Plant Pat.
No. 23,400). Male parent.--The variety `DrisStrawThirtyThree` (U.S.
Plant Pat. No. 24,533). Plant: Height.--27.6 cm. Diameter.--32.6
cm. Number of crowns per plant.--5.2. Growth habit.--Semi-upright.
Density of foliage.--Medium. Vigor.--Medium. Stolon: Average number
of daughter plants per square foot.--5. Diameter at bract.--3.93
mm. Anthocyanin coloration.--Weak. Anthocyanin color.--RHS 42A
(Vivid reddish orange). Stolon color.--RHS 138B (Moderate
yellow-green). Density of pubescence on the stolon.--Medium. Leaf:
Number of leaflets.--Three only. Color of upper surface.--RHS 139A
(Dark yellowish green). Color of lower surface.--RHS 147B (Moderate
yellow-green). Leaf blistering.--Strong. Leaf glossiness.--Medium.
Variegation.--Absent. Terminal leaflets.--Length: 6.4 cm. Width:
5.1 cm. Length/width ratio: 1.2. Number of teeth/terminal leaflet:
19. Shape of base: Obtuse. Margin: Serrate to crenate. Shape in
cross section: Concave. Petiole.--Length: 11.7 cm. Diameter: 3.8
mm. Attitude of hairs: Slightly outwards. Bract frequency (number
present on each petiole): 2. Petiole color: RHS 144C (Strong
yellow-green). Petiolule.--Length: 9.5 mm. Diameter: 3 mm.
Stipule.--Length: 1.61 cm. Width: 8.4 mm. Anthocyanin coloration:
Absent or very weak. Anthocyanin color: RHS 144A (Strong
yellow-green). Stipule color: RHS 155A (Pale yellow-green).
Inflorescence: Position in relation to foliage.--Same level.
Pedicel.--Attitude of hairs: Slightly outwards. Pedicel color: RHS
144C (Strong yellow-green). Flower.--Flower diameter (petal tip to
petal tip on non-flattened flower): 37.9 mm. Arrangement of petals:
Overlapping. Stamen: Present. Stamen length: 5 mm. Stamen width:
0.2 mm. Stamen shape: Elongated conic. Stamen color: RHS 145C
(Light yellow-green). Number of stamens per flower: 22. Anther
color: RHS 13B (Brilliant yellow). Typical and observed number of
flowers per plant: 7.8. Petal.--Length: 18.8 mm. Width: 17.6 mm.
Length/width ratio: 1.1. Typical and observed petal number: 7.4.
Color of upper side: RHS 155C (Greenish white). Color of lower
side: RHS 155C (Greenish white). Calyx.--Diameter (sepal tip to
sepal tip, measured on back of flower): 44.4 mm. Calyx color: RHS
141B (Deep yellowish green). Sepal.--Length (sepal tip to point of
attachment to receptacle): 19.8 mm. Width: 8.8 mm. Typical and
observed sepal number: 13. Fruit: Length.--50.4 mm. Width.--42.4
mm. Length/width ratio.--1.2. Fruit hollow length.--22.9 mm. Fruit
hollow width.--11 mm. Fruit hollow length/width ratio.--2.1.
Shape.--Cordate. Differences in shape between primary and secondary
fruit.--Slight. Color.--RHS 45A (Vivid red). Evenness of fruit
color.--Slightly uneven. Fruit glossiness.--Medium. Width of band
without achenes.--Medium. Fruit firmness.--Firm. Position of
achenes.--Level with surface. Achene color.--RHS 143C (Strong
yellow-green). Number of achenes per fruit.--368. Achene
weight.--80 mg. Peduncle length.--22 cm. Peduncle diameter.--2.1
mm. Number of fruit per truss.--10. Position of calyx
attachment.--Level with fruit. Attitude of sepals.--Outwards. Color
of flesh (excluding core).--RHS 36A (Light yellowish pink). Color
of core.--RHS 34A (Vivid reddish orange). Titratable acidity (as
citric acid in percentage).--0.3%. Sugar content (as soluble solids
in degrees brix).--7.8.degree.. Production: Flowering
interval.--Late September to late April. Harvest
interval.--Mid-October. Type of bearing.--Partially remontant.
Productivity.--41,278 kg to 36,916 kg of fruit per hectare per
season from ten-month-old plants when grown in Tapalpa, Mexico.
Resistance to diseases, pests, and abiotic stress: Two-spotted
spider mite (tetranychus urticae).--Moderately susceptible.
Botrytis fruit rot (botrytis cinerea).--Moderately susceptible.
Powdery mildew (podosphaera macularis).--Moderately resistant.
COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` differs from the female parent
`DrisStrawTwentySeven` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 23,400) in that
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` has sweeter and juicier fruit and higher
yield compared to `DrisStrawTwentySeven`. Additionally,
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` differs from `DrisStrawTwentySeven` in that
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` has inflorescence at the same level as
foliage, a weak anthocyanin coloration on stolons, a cordate fruit
shape, and a partially remontant type of bearing, while
`DrisStrawTwentySeven` has inflorescence above foliage, a strong
anthocyanin coloration on stolons, a conical fruit shape, and a not
remontant type of bearing.
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` differs from the male parent
`DrisStrawThirtyThree` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,533) in that
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` has inflorescence at the same level as
foliage, an obtuse shape of base of terminal leaflet, a cordate
fruit shape, and a partially remontant type of bearing, while
`DrisStrawThirtyThree` has inflorescence above foliage, an acute
shape of base of terminal leaflet, a conical fruit shape, and a not
remontant type of bearing.
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` differs from the commercial variety `Driscoll
El Dorado` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,238) in that
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` has inflorescence at the same level as
foliage, an obtuse shape of base of terminal leaflet, a weak
anthocyanin coloration on stolons, and a level with the surface
insertion of achenes on fruit, while `Driscoll El Dorado` has
inflorescence above foliage, a rounded shape of base of terminal
leaflet, a medium anthocyanin coloration on stolons, and a below
the surface insertion of achenes on fruit.
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` differs from the commercial variety
`DrisStrawSixtyTwo` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 31,527) in that
`DrisStrawSixtyEight` has a semi-upright plant growth habit, a
serrate to crenate terminal leaflet margin, a cordate fruit shape,
and an outwards attitude of sepals on fruit, whereas
`DrisStrawSixtyTwo` has a spreading plant growth habit, a crenate
terminal leaflet margin, a cylindrical fruit shape, and an upwards
attitude of sepals on fruit.
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