Limalexia
| Denomination: | 'Limalexia' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Asparagus Beheer B.V. Veld Oostenrijk 13 Horst 5961 NV Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
Jaap Vromans, Bergeijk, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
BioFlora Inc. 38723 Fingal Line R.R. #1 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S5 Canada Tel: 519-317-7511 |
| Application Date: | 2019-05-17 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2019-05-17 |
| Application Number: | 19-9862 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2020-10-13 |
| Certificate Number: | 6275 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2040-10-13 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Hapil', 'Julietta', 'Laetitia' and 'Osiris'
Summary: The plants of 'Limalexia' flower mid to late season whereas those of 'Julietta' flower mid-season and those of 'Laetitia' flower late season. The terminal leaflet margin of 'Limalexia' is serrate to crenate whereas that of 'Hapil' is serrate. The hairs on the petiole of 'Limalexia' have an upwards attitude whereas those for 'Hapil', 'Julietta' and 'Laetitia' have a horizontal attitude. The fruit of 'Limalexia' is moderately shorter than it is wide whereas the fruit of 'Osiris' is moderately longer than wide. The fruit of 'Limalexia' has a medium red core whereas that of 'Osiris' has a light red core.
Description:
PLANT: not remontant bearing type, semi-upright growth habit, medium foliage density, medium to strong vigour
STOLONS: few to medium number, weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence
PETIOLE: medium to long, upwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to large, medium green upper side, medium degree of blistering, medium degree of glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, obtuse base, serrate to crenate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins mid to late season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, few to medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, large diameter, touching petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: moderately shorter than wide, white inner side
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, diameter same as fruit, outward attitude of sepals, weak to medium strength adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening mid-season, moderately shorter than wide, large, conical, slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, medium firmness
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, strong glossiness, slightly uneven, narrow band without achenes, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium red, medium red core, medium sized cavity
Origin & Breeding History: 'Limalexia' originated from a controlled cross conducted by the breeder in February 2009 in Horst, the Netherlands. The cross was made between the proprietary seedling designated 'E0011', as the female parent, and the proprietary seedling designated 'E0021', as the male parent. The new variety was selected as a single plant in June 2010 in Horst, based on crop yield, fruit size, fruit flavour and shelf life. 'Limalexia' was first propagated by vegetative cuttings by runners in July 2010, in Horst, The Netherlands.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Limalexia' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2014/3591, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office, in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt, in Prufstelle Wurzen, Germany, from 2016 to 2017.
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Strawberry: 'Limalexia'
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Strawberry: 'Limalexia'
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