White-fleshed Clingstone, Semi-clingstone, Or Semi-freestone Patents (Class PLT/188)
  • Publication number: 20120227141
    Abstract: 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 skin, with a red background. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20120174270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, half-hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 8, 2010. The fruit is uniformly large in size for an early season variety, a sub-acidic in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20120151641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, half-hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms early and requires about 350 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 4, 2010. The fruit is uniformly large in size for an early season variety, 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 sweet sub-acid and traditional nectarine flavors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20110231968
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKEPEARL’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive homogenous purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219486
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARBOOM’, 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 purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219483
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARTIC’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219488
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARLOVE’, 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 bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219482
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219484
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKEREDAL’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive homogenous purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219489
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARPERF’, 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 bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219487
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARDREAM’, has a very large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219485
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARRUBY’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP16034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in June, with first picking on Jun. 21, 2003. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and red in skin color. The variety was developed as an open pollinated seedling from an unnamed white flesh nectarine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP16258
    Abstract: 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. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with very good eating quality, mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 3. Early maturity of peento type fruit. 4. Vigorous and upright growth of tree. 5. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 6. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP16539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in July, with first picking on Jul. 26, 2003. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and red in skin color. The variety was developed as an open pollinated seedling from an unnamed white flesh nectarine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP16858
    Abstract: 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. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 250 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 3. Producing firm, white-fleshed fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. A heavy and regular bearer of large fruit. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8-10 days after maturity. 6. Vigorous and upright growth of tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP17254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, half-hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 17, 2005 . The fruit is uniformly medium in size, excellent in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using ‘June Pearl’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,360) white flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and ‘Rose Diamond’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,421) as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP17442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid July, with first picking on Jul. 7, 2005. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and full red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using ‘Summer Bright’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,049) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and an unnamed white nectarine (unpatented) as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP17548
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarperle’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP17579
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarmagie’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP17825
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, half-hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree that requires only 450 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 24, 2005. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using an unnamed white flesh peach as the selected seed parent and ‘Rose Bright’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,845) as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP17890
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), denominated varietally as ‘Burnectwentythree’, and which produces an attractively colored white-fleshed, non-melting, sub-acid, saucer-shaped, clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 12 to June 20 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP18147
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJN100’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other nectarine varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early-season, glossy fruit with an attractive red over color and greyed-white ground color, clingstone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and sweet, moderately acidic flavor, and excellent production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP18293
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), denominated varietally as ‘Burnectwentytwo’, and which produces an attractively colored white-fleshed, non-melting, sub-acid clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 25 to June 4 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP18696
    Abstract: 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 fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and almost full red with only slight freckling in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 23, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP14516
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), and which has been denominated varietally as ‘Burnectnine’, and which produces an attractively colored white-fleshed, aromatic, clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 4 to June 11 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP14548
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine which is somewhat similar to the ‘Sunny Red’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,534) from which it is a sport but from which it is distinguished by producing a later ripening fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately 3 to 5 days after the ‘Sunny Red’ nectarine, as well as being white fleshed as compared to the yellow fleshed fruit of ‘Sunny Red.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick Chiamori
  • Patent number: PP19377
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarexquise’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP19378
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘Donutnice’, has fruit of balanced white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium to large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP19379
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarjune’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP19380
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarjewel’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP19384
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarcrisp’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Argo Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP15192
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), denominated varietally as ‘Burnectfourteen’, and which produces an attractively colored white-fleshed, non-melting, sub-acid clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 15 to May 24 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP19917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small size, 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 June, with first picking on Jun. 18, 2007. The fruit is medium to large in size, a delicious balance of nectarine flavor with very high sugar, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP21154
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarreve’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21155
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarlight’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22492
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘ASFNBF0688’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22504
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARFLORA’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, half-hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms early and requires about 350 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 4, 2010. The fruit is uniformly large in size for an early season variety, 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 sweet sub-acid and traditional nectarine flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP22759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, half-hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 8, 2010. The fruit is uniformly large in size for an early season variety, a sub-acidic in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP22991
    Abstract: 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Early maturity of peento type fruit. 4. Firm with an attractive red blush. 5. Fruit with very good eating quality, mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 6. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP23355
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARBOOM’, 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 purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23356
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKEPEARL’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive homogenous purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selectrions Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23357
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARPERF’, 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 bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23358
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘CAKEREDAL’, has a large flat fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive homogenous purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23419
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARLOVE’, 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 bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23420
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARDREAM’, has a very large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23421
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARRUBY’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23442
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTARTIC’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive bright purple red skin color. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard