DrisStrawSixtySix
| Denomination: | 'DrisStrawSixtySix' |
|---|---|
| Trade name: | Fortaleza |
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Driscoll's, Inc. 345 Westridge Drive Watsonville, California 95076 United States of America |
| Breeder: |
Agustin Renteria, Driscoll`s Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, United States of America Amy Marie Edmondson, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Kevin Coons, Driscoll`s Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Renae R. Robertson, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America Philip J. Stewart, 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: | 2018-11-14 |
| Provisional Protection: | 2019-06-04 |
| Application Number: | 19-9935 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2023-02-08 |
| Certificate Number: | 6764 |
| Exemption from compulsory licensing: | Yes |
| Expiry date for exemption from compulsory licensing: | 2025-02-08 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2043-02-08 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Portola' and 'Everest'
Summary: The plants of 'DrisStrawSixtySix' have many stolons whereas the plants of 'Portola' have a medium number of stolons and 'Everest' have absent or very few stolons. The stipule of 'DrisStrawSixtySix' has a very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration whereas the stipule of both reference varieties have an absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration. The plants of 'DrisStrawSixtySix' begin flowering mid-season whereas the plants of 'Portola' begin flowering late season. The fruit of 'DrisStrawSixtySix' is orange red whereas the fruit of 'Everest' is dark red.
Description:
PLANT: day neutral type, upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour
STOLONS: many, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence
PETIOLE: short to medium length, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium size, medium green upper side, strong blistering and glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: equal length in relation to width, rounded base, crenate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, many flowers
PEDICEL: horizontal attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx same size as corolla, small diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white inner side
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, diameter slightly larger than fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, medium adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening mid-season, moderately longer than wide, medium to large size, conical shape, none or very slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, medium firmness, large cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: orange red, even or very slightly uneven colour distribution, strong glossiness, slightly uneven, narrow band without achenes, achenes positioned below surface
FRUIT FLESH: light red, light red core
Origin & Breeding History: 'DrisStrawSixtySix' originated from a cross conducted in December 2010 in Santa Cruz County, California. The cross was made between the patented female parent 'DrisStrawFortyFour' and the proprietary male parent '62R 83'. A single plant was selected for asexual propagation via stolons in May 2012 in Monterey County, California based on yield, fruit firmness, and compact plant type.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'DrisStrawSixtySix' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2019/1607, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted at the Escaroupim Studies Center - Agricultura, Florestas E Desenvolvimento Rural, in Portugal from 2020 to 2021.
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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawSixtySix'
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