Opera
| Denomination: | 'Opera' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Fresh Forward Holding B. V. Hogewoerd 1c, 6851 ET Huissen Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
, Eck En Wiel, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
Smart & Biggar LP P.O. Box 2999, Station D 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 900 Ottawa, Ontario K1P5Y6 Canada Tel: 613-232-2486 ex. 1279 |
| Application Date: | 2019-06-21 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2019-06-21 |
| Application Number: | 19-9948 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2021-02-19 |
| Certificate Number: | 6361 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2041-02-19 |
Variety Description
Variety used for comparison: 'Sonata'
Summary: The anthocyanin colouration of the stipule of 'Opera' is of weak to medium intensity whereas that of 'Sonata' is of medium to strong intensity. The fruit of 'Opera' is firm whereas the fruit of 'Sonata' is of medium firmness.
Description:
PLANT: non remontant bearing type, semi-upright growth habit, medium density foliage, medium to strong vigour
STOLON: very few to few, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to large, dark green upper side, strong blistering, medium degree of glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, obtuse base, serrate to crenate margin, concave shape in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: upward attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx is same size as corolla, medium to large diameter, petals touching, stamen present
PETAL: length is equal to width, white inner side
CALYX: attachment is level with fruit, diameter is same size as diameter of fruit, outward attitude of sepals, medium adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening early to mid-season, length in relation to width is equal, large, conical shape, slight to moderate difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, firm
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, strong glossiness, even or very slightly uneven, narrow width of band without achenes, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium red, medium red core, medium sized cavity
Origin & Breeding History: 'Opera' originated from a cross conducted by the breeder in Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands in the spring of 2004. The cross was made between female parent variety 'E1998-142', and an unknown seedling as the male parent. In the summer of 2006, 'Opera' was found and selected from the resulting progeny based on its fruit quality, shape, appearance, production, easy picking and earliness in Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands. 'Opera' was first propagated by vegetative propagation, runners plants, in autumn of 2006 in Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Opera' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2014/0200, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt at Prüfstelle Wurzen in Hannover, Germany from 2015 to 2017.
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Strawberry: 'Opera'
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Strawberry: 'Opera'
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Strawberry: 'Opera'
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