GB96

Strawberry

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'GH 75'

Summary: The calyx of 'GB96' is slightly larger in diameter relative to the fruit whereas the calyx of 'GH 75' is the same diameter as the fruit.

Description:

PLANT: day neutral bearing type, semi-upright growth habit, medium to dense foliage, medium to strong vigour
STOLON: medium to many, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence

PETIOLE: medium to long, upwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: very weak to weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to large, medium green upper side, medium amount of blistering, strong glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: length equal to width, acute base, serrate to crenate margin, concave in cross-section

FLOWERING: begins early
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, few to medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: large diameter, calyx larger than corolla, touching 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 midseason, length equal to width, large to very large, conical shape, very slight to slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, medium firmness, medium sized cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, strong glossiness, slightly uneven, narrow to medium width of band without achenes, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium red, light red core

Origin & Breeding History: 'GB96' originated from a cross conducted in 2008 in Faversham, Kent, United Kingdon. The cross was made between the proprietary female parent designated '05BY31' and the proprietary male parent '04AA21'. A single plant was selected for asexual propagation by tissue culture and vegetative cuttings in summer of 2009. Seletion criteris was for fruit number, fruit uniformity of shape and colour, fruit skin, skin firmness, and fruit flavour. First propagation of the variety occurred by the rooting of stolons in Faversham, Ken, United Kingdom.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'GB96' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2016/2274, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office, in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Prüfstelle Wurzen, Germany from 2018 to 2020.

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Strawberry: 'GB96'