Patents Assigned to Plant Sciences, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20220349016
    Abstract: The invention relates to single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers that provide improved resistance to one or more diseases and/or improved agronomic traits, such as improved resistance to Fusarium infection, improved resistance to Macrophomina infection, improved resistance to Colletotrichum resistance, improved remontancy and/or improved berry weight. Also described are compositions and methods of using the SNP markers in selecting, obtaining, or developing strawberry plants or varieties with the given improved traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Plant Sciences Inc.
    Inventors: Eric JACKSON, Michael D. NELSON
  • Publication number: 20210400859
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red fruit color, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape, with very strong gloss; good fruit flavor, medium fruit flesh firmness, with seeds held level with the surface; medium to large plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium density; medium green foliage color, and small to medium foliage size; fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with medium pubescence; and resistance to Fusarium wilt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Cesar U. RAMIREZ, Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20210144896
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘ENDURANCE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: late-season primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of medium-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, possesses medium gloss and fair flavor. Foliage is flat to slightly convex, medium green; possessing weak rugosity, weak gloss and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density of small purple spines and have very weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. ADAMS
  • Publication number: 20190327869
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L. cultivar of artichoke plant named ‘PS-MSG0677’, characterized by its fleshiness of bracts; fleshiness of hearts; uniformity of head shapes; and male sterility which is demonstrated by the absence of pollen on all florets during anthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Ocean Mist Farms
    Inventor: William J. COLFER
  • Patent number: PP30774
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-08.019-25’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: mid-season primocane production with medium sized fruit of light-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases very easily from receptacle and is of fair flavor. Foliage is slightly concave to strongly convex, medium green; possessing strong rugosity and always 3 foliate. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, green spines, and sparse thorn density and have absent to very weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP30817
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘IMAGINE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: early mid-season primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of medium to dark-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent blunt conic shape, releases with some difficulty from receptacle, possessing large drupelets and is of good flavor. Foliage is strongly concave, medium green; possessing medium rugosity and mostly 3 foliate. Primocanes have a strong waxy coat, purple spines, fairly high thorn density and have weak to medium anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP31354
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L. cultivar of artichoke plant named ‘PS-MSG0677’, characterized by its fleshiness of bracts; fleshiness of hearts; uniformity of head shapes; and male sterility which is demonstrated by the absence of pollen on all florets during anthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignees: PLANT SCIENCES, INC., OCEAN MIST FARMS
    Inventor: William J. Colfer
  • Patent number: PP31505
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘VISION’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: early to mid-season primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of light-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent broad conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, is of low gloss and fair flavor. Foliage is slightly concave; medium green, glossy and foliage is equal 3 and 5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density, purple spines and have very weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP31716
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘MAJESTIC’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: mid-season primocane production with medium sized fruit of medium-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, is glossy and possesses very good flavor. Foliage is slightly convex, medium green; possessing medium rugosity, weak gloss and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density of small purple spines and have very weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP31913
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2054’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2054’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its very large fruit size that is conical in shape, with very good flavor and medium to soft flesh; high marketable yield with an early harvest season; medium plant size with dark green, flat to slightly convex foliage; and resistance to Fusarium wilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP32269
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct fall bearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘NOBILITY’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: early-season primocane production with medium sized fruit of medium-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, is glossy and possesses very good flavor. Foliage is flat to slightly convex, medium green; possessing medium rugosity, weak gloss and mostly 3-foliates. Primocanes have a weak waxy coat, medium thorn density of long spine length and have weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP32436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-10.1160’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-10.1160’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, very large fruit size, very high marketable fruit yield, excellent fruit flavor, medium plant size with medium yellow green foliage which is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew, and very early time of first flower and fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33735
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘ENDURANCE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: late-season primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of medium-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, possesses medium gloss and fair flavor. Foliage is flat to slightly convex, medium green; possessing weak rugosity, weak gloss and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density of small dark purple spines and have very weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP33760
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red fruit color, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape, with very strong gloss; good fruit flavor, medium fruit flesh firmness, with seeds held level with the surface; medium to large plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium density; medium green foliage color, and small to medium foliage size; fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with medium pubescence; and resistance to Fusarium wilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar U. Ramirez, Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34597
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of blackberry plant named ‘PS-BK3-17.006-13’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: mid-season primocane production with medium sized fruit with good flesh and skin firmness. Fruit is of consistent oblong shape, with medium gloss and good flavor. Foliage is slightly convex (u-shaped) and medium green, possessing weak rugosity, weak gloss and 5-foliate leaves. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, low thorn density of green thorns and weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP34774
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.177.011’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.177.011’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red to orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, and cylindrical to cordate fruit shape; good fruit flavor, with seeds typically held above the surface; smooth fruit surface, even in color, with moderate difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium to large plant size, semi-upright and medium to dense in habit; medium to dark green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with strong pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34915
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2171’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2171’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, small fruit size, and cordate to reniform fruit shape; good fruit flavor, medium to firm flesh, with seeds typically held level with to below the surface; medium to large plant size, semi-upright, with medium density and strong vigor; medium to dark green foliage color, medium to large foliage size and slightly concave to flat in cross section; and fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with medium pubescence and absent to weak anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34936
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2175’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2175’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, small fruit size, and conical fruit shape; fair fruit flavor, medium to soft flesh, with seeds typically held level with to below the surface; large plant size, semi-upright, with medium to dense density and strong vigor; medium to light green foliage color, large foliage size and slightly to strongly convex in cross section; and fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and absent to weak anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP35168
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.119.024’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.119.024’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red to orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, and conical fruit shape; good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even in color, with very little to no difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium to sparse density; medium green foliage color, and small foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with strong pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP35657
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-14.145.059’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-14.145.059’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, medium fruit size, conical fruit shape and no difference to very slight difference in fruit shape; very attractive fruit with good flavor, medium to firm flesh, with seeds held level with the surface; large plant size which produces an abundance of runners; small foliage size, medium to yellow green in color, and concave in cross section; fruiting trusses with little to no anthocyanins which are weakly pubescent and held even with the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson