Bluesbrother
| Denomination: | 'Bluesbrother' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Burgemeester Crezeelaan 40 Postbus 40, 2678 ZG De Lier 2678 KX Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., De Lier, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
Rijk Zwaan Canada Ltd. 1008 Mersea Road 7 Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V8 Canada Tel: +1 519 322 0442 |
| Application Date: | 2018-07-11 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2019-06-13 |
| Application Number: | 19-9945 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2023-05-15 |
| Certificate Number: | 6823 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2043-05-15 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Verdon'
Summary: The leaf blade of 'Bluesbrother' is medium to long while it is long for 'Verdon'. The upper side of the leaf blade of 'Bluesbrother' is dark to very dark green whereas that of 'Verdon' is medium to dark green. The neck of the fruit of 'Bluesbrother' is of medium length while it is long for 'Verdon'. The degree of creasing on the fruit of 'Bluesbrother' is medium whereas it is weak to medium for 'Verdon'.
Description:
PLANT: produces Dutch type fruit, gynoecious sex expression, predominantly two female flowers per node, parthenocarpy present, indeterminate growth type, length of first 15 internodes is medium to long
COTYLEDON: no bitterness
LEAF BLADE: horizontal attitude, medium to long, medium ratio of terminal lobe length in relation to blade length, shape of apex of terminal lobe is obtuse, dark to very dark intensity of green on upper side, weak to medium degree of blistering, absent or weak undulation of margin, very weak dentation of margin
TIME OF DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE FLOWERS (WHEN 80% OF PLANTS HAVE AT LEAST ONE FEMALE FLOWER): mid-season
OVARY VESTITURE: white
PEDUNCLE: medium length
FRUIT: long, medium diameter, large length to diameter ratio, medium core diameter in relation to diameter of fruit, round shape in transverse section, shape of stem end is necked, medium length neck, shape of calyx end is obtuse to acute, no sutures, medium degree of creasing, no warts, absent or very short stripes, no dots
FRUIT VESTITURE: prickles only type, sparse density of prickles, white
FRUIT SKIN: medium to dark green ground colour at market stage, weak glaucosity, yellow ground colour at time of physiological ripening
DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Cladosporium cucumerinum, Corynespora blight and Target leaf spot (Corynespora cassiicola) (Cca) and Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus (CVYV) present; moderately resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV); highly resistant to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) (Px)
Origin & Breeding History: 'Bluesbrother' (breeders reference 24-257 RZ) originated from a cross made in the spring of 2014, in the Netherlands. The resulting hybrid was selected for its stable fruit length during the growing season, health, extended endurance, darker leaf and yield. 'Bluesbrother' is a cucumber variety suitable for heated cultivation.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Bluesbrother' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number KMK1290, purchased from Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2018.
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Cucumber: 'Bluesbrother'
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Cucumber: Reference variety 'Verdon'
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Cucumber: 'Bluesbrother'
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