White-fleshed Clingstone, Semi-clingstone, Or Semi-freestone Patents (Class PLT/188)
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Publication number: 20180116082Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘SMOOTH DELIGHT THREE’. This new variety, which requires approximately 500 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which ripens in late May to early June in the medium chill zone of Texas and produces white fleshed fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and long-distance shipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
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Publication number: 20180014443Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree named “Andes Nec-4” which has fruit that is similar to the ‘6B-170’ nectarine that is white in flash color. The variety is distinguished from the ‘6B-170’ by reaching out higher content of soluble solids, by more extended red blush of the nectarine surface, by slower pulp softening rate during the last two weeks before the commercial harvest, by a higher postharvest life potential, and by a balanced acid/sweet flavor. ‘Andes Nec-4’ can maintain its quality after 40 days in cold storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventor: Rodrigo Arturo Infante Espineira
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Publication number: 20170064892Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, crisp flesh with good eating quality. 4. Moderately juicy, which enhances flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: GARY NEIL ZAIGER, LEITH MARIE GARDNER, GRANT GENE ZAIGER
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Publication number: 20160205825Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘SMOOTH ZEST ONE’. This new variety, which requires 200-250 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which produces white fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional fresh fruit markets.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
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Publication number: 20160205824Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Smooth Delight One’. This new variety, which requires 350-400 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which produces white fleshed sub acid fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional markets.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
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Publication number: 20160174436Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms somewhat early and requires about 450 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in July, with first picking on Jul. 12, 2014. The fruit is medium to large in size, a tasty balance of acid and sugar in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, yellowish white in flesh color, and deep red in skin color.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
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Publication number: 20150237778Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKEREVE’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation close to the skin, near the pistil, and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on an orange red background.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Agro Selections FruitsInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Publication number: 20150237777Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘0322E82NB’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and a star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a light red background.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Publication number: 20150173275Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The tree produces a small blossom and reniform leaf glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with first picking on Sep. 1, 2013. The fruit has a bitter kernel and is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a very good tasting balance of low acid and sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
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Publication number: 20150173273Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety has large blossoms and blooms in the mid season, requiring about 550 chilling hours. The leaves are large and have globose glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid August, with first picking on Aug. 10, 2013. The fruit is large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and very sweet in flavor, and the kernel has a bitter taste.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
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Publication number: 20150173274Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 26, 2013. The fruit is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a tasty blend of acid and high sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
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Publication number: 20150156938Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTARANGEL’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and a star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a red background.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Publication number: 20150106981Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘Bowden’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 699N×Ark. 663CN made in 2001. This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm, non-melting white flesh, early-mid season ripening, medium-sized fruits, excellent fruit quality with distinct white nectarine flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventor: John Reuben Clark
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Publication number: 20140317795Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and excellent eating quality. 5. Firm, white flesh fruit with good shipping quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Publication number: 20140173791Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms in the late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with first picking on Sep. 2, 2012. The fruit is large in size, fairly globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventor: Lowell Glen
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Publication number: 20140173789Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms in the early to mid season and requires about 425 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 28, 2012. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of low acid and sugar in flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventor: Lowell Glen
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Publication number: 20140173790Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 525 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 24, 2012. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, globose in shape, semi-freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventor: Lowell Glen
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Publication number: 20130263337Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKEDELICE’, has flat fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, and with a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality, with a slightly red pigmentation into and around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous purple red skin on a red background.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Agro Selections FruitsInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Publication number: 20130160172Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), denominated varietally as ‘Burnecttwentyfive’, and which produces an attractively colored firm-fleshed, acid, clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 14 to July 21 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
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Publication number: 20130152253Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 525 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 2, 2011. The fruit is very large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a balance of acid and sugar in flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
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Publication number: 20130152254Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, very vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early to mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 7, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of acid and sugar in flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
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Patent number: PP23458Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARBONDANT’, has a large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive homogenous bright red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Agro Selections FruitsInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP23607Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 525 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 2, 2011. The fruit is very large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a balance of acid and sugar in flavor.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
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Patent number: PP23608Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, very vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early to mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 7, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of acid and sugar in flavor.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
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Patent number: PP24107Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKELOVE’, has flat fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, and with a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality, with a slightly pink pigmentation, and an attractive luminous purple red blush, with a red background. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Agro Selections FruitsInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP24835Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms in the late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with first picking on Sep. 2, 2012. The fruit is large in size, fairly globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Lowell Glen
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Patent number: PP24963Abstract: ‘Cepuna’ pear tree is characterized by its productive bearing and attractive non-russeting fruit.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Institut National de la Recherche AgronomiqueInventor: Bernard Thibault
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Patent number: PP25092Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and excellent eating quality. 5. Firm, white flesh fruit with good shipping quality.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP25232Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms in the early to mid season and requires about 425 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 28, 2012. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of low acid and sugar in flavor.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventor: Lowell Glen
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Patent number: PP25298Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 525 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 24, 2012. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, globose in shape, semi-freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Lowell Glen
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Patent number: PP25632Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKEDELICE’, has flat fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, and with a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality, with a slightly red pigmentation into and around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous purple red skin on a red background.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP25828Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety has large blossoms and blooms in the mid season, requiring about 550 chilling hours. The leaves are large and have globose glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid August, with first picking on Aug. 10, 2013. The fruit is large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and very sweet in flavor, and the kernel has a bitter taste.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
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Patent number: PP25829Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The tree produces a small blossom and reniform leaf glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with first picking on Sep. 1, 2013. The fruit has a bitter kernel and is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a very good tasting balance of low acid and sugar.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
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Patent number: PP25848Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 26, 2013. The fruit is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a tasty blend of acid and high sugar.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
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Patent number: PP26402Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘Bowden’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 699N×Ark. 663CN made in 2001. This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm, non-melting white flesh, early-mid season ripening, medium-sized fruits, excellent fruit quality with distinct white nectarine flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventor: John Reuben Clark
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Patent number: PP26647Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, white flesh. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality, with a good balance between acid and sugar.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP26768Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘0322E82NB’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and a star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a light red background.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP26769Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKEREVE’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation close to the skin, near the pistil, and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on an orange red background.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP26797Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms somewhat early and requires about 450 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in July, with first picking on Jul. 12, 2014. The fruit is medium to large in size, a tasty balance of acid and sugar in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, yellowish white in flesh color, and deep red in skin color.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
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Patent number: PP27438Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnectthirtyone’, and which further produces an attractively colored firm-fleshed, low-acid, white clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 21 to July 28 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
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Patent number: PP27450Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, white flesh and excellent eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP27520Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, white flesh.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP27626Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, white flesh.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP27627Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Fruit with a high degree of red skin color. 3. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Mild, sweet, sub-acid white flesh fruit.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP27773Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTARNOVALA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh comprising a red pigmentation, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP27774Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTARELSE’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh comprising a red pigmentation along the pistil conduct, into the stone cavity and star-shaped around this cavity, and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP27789Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Stone Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, crisp flesh with good eating quality. 4. Moderately juicy, which enhances flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP28077Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Smooth Delight One’. This new variety, which requires 350-400 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, ripens in early to mid-May in the medium chill zone of Texas, which produces white fleshed sub acid fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional markets.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
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Patent number: PP28202Abstract: Disclosed is a new nectarine variety of Prunus persica named ‘SMOOTH ZEST ONE’. This new variety, which requires 200-250 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which ripens in early to mid May in the medium chill zone of Texas and produces white fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional fresh fruit markets.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
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Patent number: PP28854Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, white flesh.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger