DrisStrawFiftySeven
| Denomination: | 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Driscoll's, Inc. 345 Westridge Drive Watsonville, California 95076 United States of America |
| Breeder: |
Philip J. Stewart, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Joanne F. Coss, Driscoll's, Inc, Watsonville, United States of America Amy Marie Edmondson, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Iana Kostina, 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, Bureau 4000 Montreal, Quebec H3B 4M4 Canada Tel: 514 397-5138 |
| Application Date: | 2017-06-06 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2017-09-27 |
| Application Number: | 17-9300 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2022-05-04 |
| Certificate Number: | 6580 |
| 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 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' have an upright growth habit whereas the plants of 'Driscoll Lusa' have a semi-upright growth habit. The plants of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' have few stolons whereas the plants of 'Driscoll Lusa' have a medium number of stolons. The petiole of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' is of medium length whereas the petiole of 'Driscoll Lusa' is long. The terminal leaflet of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' has a length equal to the width whereas the terminal leaflet of 'Benicia' has a length moderately longer than the width. The stipule of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' has medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration whereas the stipule of both reference varieties have absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration. The leaf of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' is medium sized whereas the leaf of 'Driscoll Lusa' is large. In cross-section, the terminal leaflet of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' is concave whereas the terminal leaflet of 'Driscoll Lusa' is straight. The inflorescence of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' has medium to many flowers whereas the inflorescence of both reference varieties has a medium number of flowers. The flowers of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' have a medium to large diameter whereas those of both reference varieties have a large diameter. The petal of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' has a length equal to the width whereas the petal of 'Benicia' has a length moderately shorter than the width. The sepals of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' have an outwards attitude whereas the sepals of 'Driscoll Lusa' have an upwards attitude. The calyx of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' has medium strength adherence to the fruit whereas the calyx of 'Benicia' has strong adherence to the fruit. The fruit of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' is medium sized whereas the fruit of both reference varieties are large. The fruit of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' has a medium firmness whereas the fruit of 'Benicia' is firm. The fruit cavity of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' is absent or small whereas the cavity of 'Benicia' is medium sized.
Description:
PLANT: not remontant bearing type, upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour
STOLONS: few, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density pubescence
PETIOLE: medium length, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium sized, blue green upper side, strong blistering, strong degree of glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: length equal to width, rounded base, crenate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium to many flowers
PEDICEL: horizontal attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, medium to large diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white inner side
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, diameter much larger than fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, medium adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening mid-season, moderately shorter than wide, medium sized, globose, slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, medium firmness, absent or small cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: orange red, even or very slightly uneven colour distribution, strong degree of glossiness, slightly uneven, absent or very narrow band without achenes, achenes level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: whitish, white core
Origin & Breeding History: 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' originated from a cross conducted on December 16, 2010 in Monterey County, California, USA. The cross was made between the proprietary female parent designated '148S291' and the proprietary male parent designated '88Q179'. A single plant was selected in May 2012 based on flesh colour, fruit size and aromatic properties. Asexual propagation by stolons was conducted in Monterey County, California, USA followed by further propagation and testing from 2012 to 2016.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'DrisStrawFiftySeven' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2018/0428, 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: 'DrisStrawFiftySeven'
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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawFiftySeven'
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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawFiftySeven'
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