A13-29

Strawberry

Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety.

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Splendor' and 'Fortuna'

Summary: The foliage of 'A13-29' is sparse whereas the foliage of both reference varieties is of a medium density. The leaf blade of 'A13-29' is small to medium sized whereas the leaf blade of 'Splendor' is medium sized. The flower of 'A13-29' has a touching arrangement of petals whereas the flower of 'Fortuna' has a free arrangement of petals. The fruit of 'A13-29' is moderately longer than wide whereas the fruit of 'Splendor' is much longer than wide. The position of the achenes on the fruit is at level with the surface for 'A13-29' whereas the position of the achenes is below the surface for 'Fortuna'. The fruit cavity is medium sized for 'A13-29' whereas it is absent or small for 'Fortuna'. The fruit of 'A13-29' ripens mid-season whereas the fruit of 'Splendor' ripens early in the season.

Description:

PLANT: not remontant type, semi-upright growth habit, sparse foliage, medium vigour
STOLONS: medium to many, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence

PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: small to medium sized, dark green upper side, absent or weak blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, obtuse base, serrate to crenate margin, concave in cross-section

FLOWERING: begins early to mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, many flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx same size as corolla, medium diameter, touching petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white upper side

CALYX: attachment is level with fruit, same diameter as fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, medium to strong adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening mid-season, moderately longer than wide, large, conical shape, moderate difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, medium to firm, medium sized cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, medium glossiness, slightly uneven, narrow band without achenes, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: orange red, light red core

Origin & Breeding History: 'A13-29' originated from a cross made between two proprietary varieties/lines in 2013 in Andalucía, Spain. In 2014, seeds from the cross were germinated indoors and the resulting seedlings were transplanted to the field. 'A13-29' was selected based on fruiting characteristics in 2014. In 2015, 'A13-29' was further asexually propagated by rooting stolons.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'A13-29' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20172290, purchased from the Oficina Española de Variedades Vegetales in Madrid, Spain. The trial was conducted by the Oficina Española de Variedades Vegetales in Málaga, Spain in 2016.

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Strawberry: 'A13-29'