AAC Harovin Nova
| Denomination: | 'AAC Harovin Nova' |
|---|---|
| Previously Proposed Denomination: | 'HW113' |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus persica |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Lacombe Research Station 6000 C and E trail Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1W1 Canada |
| Breeder: |
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Vineland, Ontario Richard Layne, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, Ontario |
| Agent in Canada: |
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre 4890 Victoria Avenue North P.O. Box 4000 Vineland Station, Ontario L0R 2E0 Canada Tel: 905-562-0320 |
| Application Date: | 2013-05-01(priority claimed) |
| Application Number: | 13-8035 |
| Protective direction granted: | 2013-05-01 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2015-11-02 |
| Certificate Number: | 5140 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2040-11-02 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Harblaze'
Summary: The trees of 'HW113' began flowering late and were mature for consumption on August 24 whereas the trees of 'Harblaze' flowered mid-season and were ready for consumption on August 17. The fruit of 'HW113' has a weakly prominent suture whereas that of 'Harblaze' has a moderately prominent suture. The stalk cavity of 'HW113' is deep whereas that of 'Harblaze' is a medium depth. The fruit of 'HW113' has medium anthocyanin colouration around the stone whereas that of 'Harblaze' has absent of very weak anthocyanin colouration around the stone. The stone of 'HW113' has strong anthocyanin colouration and is dark brown whereas that of 'Harblaze' has weak anthocyanin colouration and is light brown.
Description:
TREE: medium size, medium vigour, growth habit ranging from semi-upright to spreading, late flowering, medium duration of flowering, matured for consumption on August 24
FLOWERING SHOOT: medium thickness, strong anthocyanin colouration on the side away from the sun, medium to dense flower buds, flower buds distributed mostly in groups of two or more
FLOWER: showy type
CALYX: greenish red on inner side
COROLLA: inner side predominantly light blue violet (RHS 69C) with blue pink (RHS 65A) at base
PETAL: circular, five to more than five
STAMENS: positioned at same level as the petals and the anthers
ANTHERS: pollen present
OVARY: pubescence present
LEAF BLADE: large length to width ratio, concave in cross section, recurving apex, crenate margin, acute base, small apex angle, green, no red mid-vein on lower side
PETIOLE: reniform nectaries, predominantly two nectaries
FRUIT: medium to large, elliptic in ventral view, weakly depressed pistil end, symmetric, weak prominence of suture, deep stalk cavity, width of stalk cavity ranging from narrow to medium
SKIN: yellow ground colour, medium red to dark red over colour, solid flush and mottled over colour, medium to large extent of over colour, no pubescence, medium to thick, weak adherence to flesh
FLESH: medium firmness, yellow ground colour, no anthocyanin colouration directly under the skin, absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration, medium anthocyanin colouration around the stone, not fibrous, medium sweetness, medium acidity
STONE: medium to large compared to fruit, obovate in lateral view, strong anthocyanin colouration, dark brown, pits and grooves on surface, adherence to flesh ranges from weak to medium
Origin & Breeding History: 'HW113' originated from a traditional cross pollination between the variety 'S3800' and an unknown male parent. The cross was conducted at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Harrow, Ontario in 1988 after which time the plants were moved to Vineland Research Station in 1993 for further evaluation. 'HW113' was selected as a five year old tree for its fruit size, fruit taste, harvest maturity window and disease tolerance.
Tests & Trials: The trial for 'HW113' was conducted in an orchard during the spring/summer of 2013, at Vineland Research and Innovations Centre Inc., in Vineland, Ontario. The trial included a total of 4 trees each of the candidate and reference variety. Trees were grown on 'Bailey' rootstock and young trees were planted in rows with approximately 3 metre spacing between trees in 2003 at the Vineland Research Station. One tree of the candidate died and was replanted in 2009. Observations and measurements were taken from 10 plant parts; with flower characteristics observed on May 7, 2013, leaf characteristics on July 8, 2013 and fruit characteristics on August 30, 2013 for 'HW113' and August 21, 2013 for 'Harblaze'. All colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.
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Nectarine: 'HW113' (left) with reference variety 'Harblaze' (right)
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Nectarine: 'HW113' (left) with reference variety 'Harblaze' (right)
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Nectarine: 'HW113' (left) with reference variety 'Harblaze' (right)
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