U.S. patent number PP32,305 [Application Number 16/501,198] was granted by the patent office on 2020-10-13 for strawberry plant named `drisstrawseventythree`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Driscoll's, Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is Driscoll's, Inc.. Invention is credited to Katarzyna Blake, Maria Cruz Ayuso Hernandez, Katalin Monika Pakozdi.
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United States Patent |
PP32,305 |
Pakozdi , et al. |
October 13, 2020 |
Strawberry plant named `DrisStrawSeventyThree`
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawSeventyThree`, selected for its conical fruit shape,
juicy fruit flesh with good post-harvest qualities, large fruit
size, healthy and strong plants, and productivity, is
disclosed.
Inventors: |
Pakozdi; Katalin Monika
(Maidstone, GB), Blake; Katarzyna (Watsonville,
CA), Cruz Ayuso Hernandez; Maria (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: |
72334810 |
Appl.
No.: |
16/501,198 |
Filed: |
March 5, 2019 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
Identifier |
Publication Date |
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US 20200288615 P1 |
Sep 10, 2020 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
PLT/209 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01H
6/7409 (20180501) |
Current International
Class: |
A01H
5/08 (20180101); A01H 6/74 (20180101) |
Field of
Search: |
;PLT/208,209 |
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Primary Examiner: McCormick Ewoldt; Susan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Claims
We claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` 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 `DrisStrawSeventyThree`.
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
`DrisStrawSeventyThree`.
Strawberry plant variety `DrisStrawSeventyThree` was discovered in
Huelva, Spain in 2014, and originated from a cross between the
female parent `DrisStrawThirtyFour` (U.S. Pat. No. 24,395) and the
male parent `VES 030-092` (unpatented). `DrisStrawSeventyThree` was
first asexually propagated via stolons in Valladolid, Spain in
2014.
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` was subsequently asexually propagated via
stolons and underwent further testing in Huelva, Spain for three
years (from 2015 to 2018). The present variety has been found to be
stable and reproduce true to type through successive asexual
propagations via stolons.
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` exhibits the following distinguishing
characteristics when grown under normal horticultural practices in
Huelva, Spain: 1. Horizontal attitude of hairs on pedicels; 2.
Absent or very narrow width of band without achenes on fruit 3.
Achenes level with surface of fruit; and 4. Calyx attachment
inserted in fruit.
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` was selected for its conical fruit shape,
juicy fruit flesh with good post-harvest qualities, large fruit
size, healthy and strong plants, and productivity.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
This new strawberry plant is illustrated by the accompanying
photographs. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably
obtained by conventional photographic procedures. The photographs
are of plants that are five months from planting.
FIG. 1 illustrates whole fruit of variety
`DrisStrawSeventyThree`.
FIG. 2 illustrates the upper and lower surfaces of flowers of
variety `DrisStrawSeventyThree`.
FIG. 3 illustrates the upper and lower surfaces of leaves of
variety `DrisStrawSeventyThree`.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY
The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive
characteristics of `DrisStrawSeventyThree`. The data which define
these characteristics is based on observations taken in Huelva,
Spain from 2015 to 2018. 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. `DrisStrawSeventyThree` has not
been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The
botanical description of `DrisStrawSeventyThree` was taken from
plants that were five months from planting. The indicated values
represent averages calculated from measurements of several plants.
Color references are primarily to The RHS Colour Chart of The Royal
Horticultural Society of London (RHS) (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.--`DrisStrawSeventyThree`.
Parentage: Female parent.--Strawberry variety `DrisStrawThirtyFour`
(U.S. Pat. No. 24,395). Male parent.--Strawberry variety `VES
030-092` (unpatented). Plant: Height.--26.7 cm. Diameter.--41 cm.
Number of crowns per plant.--3. Growth habit.--Semi-upright.
Stolon: Average number of daughter plants per square foot.--4.
Diameter at bract.--3.88 mm. Anthocyanin coloration.--Present.
Stolon color with anthocyanin coloration present.--RHS 180B
(Moderate red). Length.--40 cm. Leaf: Number of leaflets.--Three
only. Color of upper surface.--RHS 147A (Moderate olive green).
Color of lower surface.--RHS N138C (Pale green). Venation
Pattern.--Cross-venulate. Leaf size (excluding petiole and
stipules).--Medium. Variegation.--Absent. Terminal
leaflets.--Length: 7.47 cm. Width: 7.68 cm. Length/width ratio:
0.97. Number of teeth/terminal leaflet: 19.1. Shape of base:
Obtuse. Margin: Crenate. Shape in cross section: Concave.
Petiole.--Length: 12.1 cm. Diameter: 2.70 mm. Attitude of hairs:
Horizontal. Bract frequency (number present on each petiole): 2.
Color: RHS 144A (Strong yellow-green). Petiolule.--Length: 8.7 mm.
Diameter: 1.55 mm. Color: RHS 144C (Strong yellow-green).
Stipule.--Length: 3.4 cm. Width: 9.9 mm. Anthocyanin color: RHS
144D (Light yellow-green). Inflorescence: Position in relation to
foliage.--Above. Peduncle.--Length: 22.2 cm. Diameter: 3.93 mm.
Color: RHS 144C (Strong yellow-green). Pedicel.--Attitude of hairs:
Horizontal. Flower bud.--Length: 17.98 mm. Diameter: 10.43 mm.
Color: RHS 143B (Strong yellow-green). Flower.--Flower diameter
(petal tip to petal tip on non-flattened flower): 29.9 mm. Typical
and observed number of flowers per plant: 33. Arrangement of
petals: Overlapping. Stamen: Present. Petal.--Length: 12.8 mm.
Width: 12.9 mm. Length/width ratio: 0.99. Typical and observed
petal number: 6.6. Color of upper side: RHS N155C (White). Color of
under side: RHS N155B (White). Shape of apex: Rounded. Shape of
base: Concave to convex. Margin: Entire. Calyx.--Diameter (sepal
tip to sepal tip, measured on back of flower): 42.2 mm.
Sepal.--Length (sepal tip to point of attachment to receptacle): 16
mm. Width: 6.5 mm. Typical and observed sepal number: 12.7. Color:
RHS NN137B (Greyish olive green). Fruit: Length.--45.2 mm.
Width.--43.3 mm. Length/width ratio.--1.04. Fruit hollow
length.--12.7 mm. Fruit hollow width.--4.3 mm. Fruit hollow
length/width ratio.--2.93. Shape.--Conical. Color.--RHS N34A
(Moderate red). Position of achenes.--Level with surface. Position
of calyx attachment.--Inserted. Attitude of sepals.--Upwards. Color
of flesh (excluding core).--RHS 32A (Vivid reddish orange). Color
of core.--RHS 31C (Strong yellowish pink). Average weight per
berry.--33 grams. Production: Flowering interval.--Mid-November to
mid-May. Harvest interval.--Late December/January to mid-May. Type
of bearing.--Not remontant. Productivity.--0.850 kg to 1 kg of
fruit per plant per season from 6.5-month-old plants when grown in
Huelva, Spain. Resistance to pests and diseases: Strawberry aphid
(Chaetosiphon fragaefolii).--Moderately susceptible. Two-spotted
spider mite (Tetranychus urticae).--Moderately susceptible. Powdery
mildew (Podosphaera macularis).--Moderately resistant.
COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` differs from the female parent
`DrisStrawThirtyFour` (U.S. Pat. No. 24,395) in that
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` has better fruit post-harvest quality and a
later maturity as compared to `DrisStrawThirtyFour`.
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` differs from the male parent `VES 030-092`
(unpatented) in that `DrisStrawSeventyThree` has better fruit
post-harvest quality and an earlier maturity as compared to `VES
030-092`. Further, fruit of `DrisStrawSeventyThree` are much larger
in size than fruit of `VES 030-092`.
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` differs from the commercial variety
`DrisStrawTwentySeven` (U.S. Pat No. 23,400) in that fruit of
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` have absent or very narrow width of band
without achenes, whereas fruit of `DrisStrawTwentySeven` have very
broad width of band without achenes. Further, fruit of
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` have achenes level with surface, whereas
fruit of `DrisStrawTwentySeven` have achenes below surface.
Moreover, fruit of `DrisStrawSeventyThree` have calyx attachment
inserted in fruit, whereas fruit of `DrisStrawTwentySeven` have
calyx attachment raised from fruit. In addition, fruit of
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` have a strong adherence of calyx, whereas
fruit of `DrisStrawTwentySeven` have a weak adherence of calyx.
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` differs from the commercial variety
`DrisStrawSixteen` (U.S. Pat. No. 22,247) in that petioles of
`DrisStrawSeventyThree` have a horizontal attitude of hairs,
whereas petioles of `DrisStrawSixteen` have an upwards attitude of
hairs. Further, pedicels of `DrisStrawSeventyThree` have a
horizontal attitude of hairs, whereas pedicels of
`DrisStrawSixteen` have an upwards attitude of hairs. Moreover,
fruit of `DrisStrawSeventyThree` have calyx attachment inserted in
fruit, whereas fruit of `DrisStrawSixteen` have calyx attachment
level with fruit. In addition, fruit of `DrisStrawSeventyThree`
have an upwards attitude of sepals, whereas fruit of
`DrisStrawSixteen` have an outwards attitude of sepals.
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