Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions and methods for liquid-mediated delivery of pollen to a female reproductive part of a recipient plant. The pollen suspension solutions provided include a surfactant, an oil, a solute, or an aqueous solution, and about 2% to about 20% pollen by weight. The methods provided include producing a liquid pollen suspension solution comprising pollen from a donor plant and spraying the solution onto at least a first female reproductive part of a recipient plant, thereby pollinating the female reproductive part with the pollen from the donor plant.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 22, 2023
Assignee:
Monsanto Technology LLC
Inventors:
Zachary Boyer, David A. Morgenstern, Michelle R. Naert
Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety of gala named ‘DRF 28 Cltv.’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apple varieties by its unique combination of finish and color as compared to other Galas in its season.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘NCHP1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, rounded habit with thick stems. Extremely abundant, white sterile flowers in large, broadly pyramidal panicles that open white and fade to green. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 6, 2023
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2023
Assignee:
North Carolina State University
Inventors:
Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘AYA NO4’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, small double pink colored flowers. Attractive semi-glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Hybrid Tea class which has abundant, light pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC414’ that is characterized by its mid-season fruit harvest, its fruit that is large and very firm with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, its flowers that are self-fertile, its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag, and its slight nose dimple on the calyx at the end of the fruit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2022
Date of Patent:
August 22, 2023
Assignee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘GFNHSRP’ is disclosed, characterized by reddish-pink colored flowers with a large, deep red “eye”. Plants have upright, columnar, narrow habits. The new variety is a Hibiscus, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Allium ornamental onion plant named ‘Bubble Bath’ is a large upright habit, with glaucous, stiff, broad, strap-like, upright, flattened, gray-green foliage with slight longitudinal twisting, and numerous, tightly-clustered, light lavender flowers forming a large, globose, upright umbels. The new plant is useful for containers, landscaping and cut flowers.
Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘Real Tiny Bubbles’ that is distinguishable by tight clumping basal branching and upright plant habit, uniformly long and narrow leaves, inflorescences which first open to display white tubular ray florets and yellow disc florets, and maturing to exhibit only the ray florets arranged as a hemispherical terminal inflorescence in which the disc florets are entirely obscured. Flowering of ‘Real Tiny Bubbles’ commences in April and continues until October on plants which are 32 cm in height (including the inflorescences) and 40 cm in diameter at maturity.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHA352347’, particularly characterized by having dark red flowers with small, light purple edges and red-purple lips, flowers that are flat in lateral view, recurving curvature of longitudinal axis of dorsal sepal, and medium curvature of lateral lobe of lips, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHA602768’, particularly characterized by having white flowers with light purple edges and bright yellow and white lips, flowers that are concave in lateral view, lip curvature of lateral lobe is medium, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC411’ that is characterized by its fruit that is large and very firm with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag, and its flowers that are self-fertile.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2022
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2023
Assignee:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
Abstract: A new and distinct Leucophyllum frutescens X laevigatum plant named ‘Purple Rain’ is characterized by its broad, dense growth form, pleasantly fragrant lavender flowers, dark green leaves, fast growth and superior resistance to damping off diseases both in the nursery and in the landscape.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ajuga reptans plant named ‘ASAAJ1’ is disclosed, characterized by green foliage with a silvery-blue layer. Plants are low growing and compact, having a groundcover habit. Low maintenance plants with violet-blue flowers. The new variety is an Ajuga, useful for a variety of ornamental purposes, including outdoor containers and landscape.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named ‘DPOPAZNFUI’ is disclosed, characterized by large, bright fuchsia flowers, an early, long blooming period, and a semi-upright, mounded, compact habit. The new variety is a Portulaca, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rudbeckia plant having a compact growth habit and semi-double, rich yellow and brown blooms with a dark brown center.
Abstract: A new and distinct boxwood plant of unknown parentage is provided that originated as a chance seedling and/or mutation while growing in a grouping of 3000 Buxus sempervirens liners originally planted in March 1992 near Hazel Green, Ala. The new cultivar can be distinguished from other varieties of Buxus sempervirens in view of its balanced and dense growth habit that is maintained with little pruning, full and thick appearance, and large dark green foliage. It appears to resist leaf miner infestation, even when adjacent plants of other varieties are infested. It is well suited for outdoor ornamental use under conditions similar to those in Northern Alabama.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Crossandra plant named ‘Docroswat’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; reddish orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘LAZZPO1615’, characterized by its compact, upright “V”-shaped and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; full inflorescences with medium to large bright red-colored flower bracts; and excellent post-production longevity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 3, 2022
Date of Patent:
August 8, 2023
Assignee:
LAZZERI GENETICA S.A.S. di DALLAGO FRANCO & C.