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APF-190T

Blackberry

Denomination: 'APF-190T'
Botanical Name: Rubus
Applicant/Holder: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
2404 North University Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas
72207
United States of America
Breeder: John Reuben Clark, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, United States of America
Agent in Canada: Bereskin & Parr
40 King Street West
40th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3Y2
Canada
Tel: 416-364-7311
Application Date: 2019-01-22
Provisional Protection:: 2019-01-22
Application Number: 19-9710
Grant of Rights Date: 2023-03-29
Certificate Number: 6805
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2043-03-29

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'br401.2', 'DrisBlackTwelve' and 'Lubromprimone'

Summary: The number of branches on dormant season cane is few to medium for 'APF-190T' whereas the number of branches on dormant season cane is very few to few for 'DrisBlackTwelve'. The petal of 'APF-190T' is white with violet tinge whereas the petal of 'br401.2' is pinkish. The fruit shape of 'APF-190T' is narrow ovate in longitudinal section whereas the fruit of 'Lubromprimone' is medium ovate shaped.

Description:

PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, many new canes, mid-season leaf bud burst, begins flowering on previous years cane early, begins flower on current season's cane early to mid-season, begins fruit ripening on the previous year's canes mid-season, begins fruit ripening on current season's cane early to mid-season.

YOUNG SHOOT (during rapid growth): medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium intensity of green, absent or few glandular hairs
DORMANT CANE: long, medium to large diameter in central third, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, few to a medium number of branches distributed over whole length, rounded to angular in cross-section
SPINES: absent
CURRENT YEAR'S CANE: fruit bearing

PETIOLE: medium sized stipules
LEAF: predominantly five leaflets, palmate type, medium intensity of green on upper side, medium to strong glossiness on upper side
TERMINAL LEAFLET: long, broad, lobbing absent, v-shaped in cross-section, strong undulation of margin, medium to strong blistering between veins
LEAFLET: deep bi-serrate incisions of margin

FLOWER: large diameter, white with violet tinged petals
FRUIT: long, medium width, large length to width ratio, many large sized drupelets, narrow ovate shape in longitudinal section, black

Origin & Breeding History: 'APF-190T' originated from a controlled cross conducted between the two proprietary unreleased varieties 'A-2293T' (female parent) and 'APF-49T' (male parent) in Clarksville, Arkansas in 2004. Resulting seedlings were germinated in a greenhouse and subsequently planted in a field in Clarksville, Arkansas in 2005. In 2008, 'APF-190T' was selected for ripening time, fruit shape and quality, thornless plant, plant health, and primocane fruiting habit. 'APF-190' was subsequently asexually propagated, via root cuttings, commencing in 2008.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'APF-190T' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20171442, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany in 2020 and 2021.

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APF-190T
Blackberry: 'APF-190T'

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