ASF219
| Denomination: | 'ASF219' |
|---|---|
| Trade name: | Ava Star |
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Angus Soft Fruits Ltd. East Seaton Arbroath Angus DD11 5SD United Kingdom |
| Breeder: |
David Griffiths, Angus Soft Fruits Ltd., Angus, United Kingdom |
| Agent in Canada: |
Bereskin & Parr 40 King Street West 40th floor Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y2 Canada Tel: 416-364-7311 |
| Application Date: | 2020-04-14 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2020-04-14 |
| Application Number: | 20-10143 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2022-02-04 |
| Certificate Number: | 6522 |
| Exemption from compulsory licensing: | Yes |
| Expiry date for exemption from compulsory licensing: | 2024-02-04 |
| Date rights surrendered: | 2024-02-04 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Flamenco', 'Sweet Eve', 'SG 134', 'Amandine' and 'Avarosa'
Summary: The margin of the terminal leaflet is serrate to crenate for 'ASF219' whereas it is serrate for 'Flamenco'. 'ASF219' has a terminal leaflet that is convex in the cross section whereas 'Sweet Eve' and SG 134' has a terminal leaflet that is concave in cross section and 'Amandine' has a terminal leaflet that is straight in cross section. The stolon of 'ASF219' has medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration whereas the stolon of 'Avarosa' has weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration.
Description:
PLANT: day neutral bearing type, semi-upright growth habit, medium density of foliage, medium to strong vigour
STOLONS: medium number, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence
PETIOLE: medium to long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: large, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, strong glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, acute base, serrate to crenate margin, convex in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins very early to early
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, few flowers
PEDICEL: upward attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, medium diameter, touching petal arrangement, stamens present
PETAL: length equal to width, white on inner side
CALYX: attachment is level with surface of fruit, diameter slightly larger than diameter of fruit, medium adherence to fruit, outwards attitude of sepals
FRUIT: begins ripening very early to early, moderately longer than wide, large, conical shape, very slight to slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, very narrow to narrow width of band without achenes
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven of colour, strong glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium to firm, dark red, medium red core, medium sized cavity
Origin & Breeding History: 'ASF219' originated from a controlled cross conducted in 2011 between two proprietary parents at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. One seedling, designated as 'ASF219', was selected in 2011 from the resulting progeny based on berry size, appearance, flavour, yield, ease of picking, and disease resistance.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'ASF219' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2017/1401, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany from 2018 to 2019.
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Strawberry: 'ASF219'
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Strawberry: 'ASF219'
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