Aprica
| Denomination: | 'Aprica' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
C.I.V. Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Societa Consortile A.R.L. Loc. Boattone - Stat. Romea Km 116 S. Giuseppe di Comacchio Ferrara I-44020 Italy |
| Breeder: |
Michelangelo Leis, Ferrara, FE, Italy Alessio Martinelli, Ferrara, FE, Italy |
| Agent in Canada: |
Bereskin & Parr 40 King Street West 40th floor Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y2 Canada Tel: 416-364-7311 |
| Application Date: | 2018-12-19 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2018-12-19 |
| Application Number: | 18-9664 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2023-03-29 |
| Certificate Number: | 6798 |
| Exemption from compulsory licensing: | Yes |
| Expiry date for exemption from compulsory licensing: | 2025-03-29 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2043-03-29 |
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety.
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Ciflorette', 'Janiss', 'Malling Centenary', 'Matis' and 'nrf149'
Summary: The diameter of the flower is large to very large for 'Aprica' whereas it is medium sized for 'Malling Centenary' and medium to large for 'Ciflorette' and 'Matis'. The margin of the terminal leaflet is serrate for 'Aprica' whereas it is crenate for 'nf149'. The position of the calyx is level with the fruit for 'Aprica' whereas it is raised for 'Janiss'.
Description:
PLANT: not remontant type, semi-upright growth habit, medium density foliage, medium to strong vigour
STOLONS: medium number, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium densitypubescence
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: large, medium green upper side, medium blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, obtuse base, serrate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins early to mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, few to medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, large to very large diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white inner side
CALYX: attachment is level with fruit, same diameter as fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, weak to medium adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening early, moderately longer than wide, large to very large, conical shape, slight to moderate difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, firm, medium sized cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, strong glossiness, slightly uneven, narrow to medium band without achenes, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium red, medium red core
Origin & Breeding History: 'Aprica' originated from a cross made between two proprietary varieties/lines in 2005 in San Giuseppe di Comacchio, Italy. In 2005, 'Aprica' was selected based on fruit quality, productivity, and disease resistance. Subsequent testing occurred from 2009 to 2014.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Aprica' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20143625, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany in 2016 and 2017.
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Strawberry: 'Aprica'
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