DrisStrawFiftyFour
| Denomination: | 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Driscoll's, Inc. 345 Westridge Drive Watsonville, California 95076 United States of America |
| Breeder: |
Matthias D. Vitten, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Carlos D. Fear, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Katalin M. Pakozdi, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America |
| Agent in Canada: |
Lavery, De Billy, S.E.N.C.R.L. - LLP 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 4000 Montreal, Quebec H3B 4M4 Canada Tel: 514 397-5138 |
| Application Date: | 2017-06-27 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2017-09-27 |
| Application Number: | 17-9298 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2022-05-04 |
| Certificate Number: | 6578 |
| Exemption from compulsory licensing: | Yes |
| Expiry date for exemption from compulsory licensing: | 2024-05-04 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2042-05-04 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Benicia' and 'Driscoll Lusa'
Summary: The plants of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' have dense foliage and strong vigour whereas the plants of both reference varieties have medium density foliage and medium vigour. The petiole of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is of short to medium length whereas the petiole of 'Driscoll Lusa' is long. The leaf of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is small to medium sized whereas the leaf of 'Driscoll Lusa' is large. The terminal leaflet of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' has a length equal to the width whereas the terminal leaflet of 'Benicia' has a length moderately longer than the width. The inflorescence of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is positioned at the same level as the foliage whereas the inflorescence of 'Driscoll Lusa' is positioned above the foliage. The flower of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' has a small to medium diameter whereas the flower of 'Driscoll Lusa' has a medium diameter. The petal of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is much longer than wide whereas the petal of 'Benicia' is moderately shorter than wide. The calyx attachment of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is level with the surface of the fruit whereas the calyx attachment for 'Driscoll Lusa' is inserted. The diameter of the calyx of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is much larger than the diameter of the fruit whereas the calyx of 'Driscoll Lusa' is slightly larger than the diameter of the fruit. The fruit of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is medium sized whereas the fruit of both reference varieties is large. The achenes of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' are positioned above the surface of the fruit whereas the achenes of 'Driscoll Lusa' are positioned level with the surface. The fruit flesh of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is light pink whereas the fruit flesh of 'Benicia' is medium red.
Description:
PLANT: non remontant bearing type, semi-upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour
STOLONS: medium number, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence
PETIOLE: short to medium length, upwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: small to medium sized, blue green upper side, absent or weak blistering, strong degree of glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: length equal to width, acute base, crenate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins early
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, small to medium diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length much longer than width, greenish white inner side
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, diameter much larger than fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, strong adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening early, moderately longer than wide, medium sized, conical, none or very slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, very firm, absent or small cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, medium degree of glossiness, slightly uneven, absent or very narrow band without achenes, achenes positioned above surface
FRUIT FLESH: light pink, white core
Origin & Breeding History: 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' originated from a cross conducted in February 2009 in East Malling, Kent, United Kingdom between the proprietary female parent variety 'DrisStrawThirtyTwo' and the proprietary male parent designated 'KGEM 0200'. A single plant was selected for asexual propagation by stolons in June 2010 in East Mallling, Kent, United Kingdom based on productivity; fruit size, colour, firmness and shape. Further propagation and testing was conducted in East Malling from 2010 to 2016.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'DrisStrawFiftyFour' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2017/1842, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office, in Angers, France. The trials were conducted at the Escaroupim Studies Center - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, in Portugal from 2019 to 2020.
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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawFiftyFour'
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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawFiftyFour'
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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawFiftyFour'
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