Abstract: Methods are disclosed for clustering biological samples and other objects using a grand canonical ensemble. A biological sample is characterized by data attributes from varying sources (e.g. NGS, other types of high-dimensional cytometric data, observed disease state) and of varying data types (e.g. Boolean, continuous, or coded sets) organized as vectors (as many as 109) having as many as 106, 109, or more components. The biological samples or observational data are modeled as particles of a grand canonical ensemble which can be variably distributed among partitions. A pseudo-energy is defined as a measure of inverse similarity between the particles. Minimization of grand canonical ensemble pseudo-energy corresponds to clustering maximally similar particles in each partition, thereby determining clusters of the biological samples. The sample clusters can be used for feature discovery, gene and pathway identification, and development of cell based therapeutics, or for other purposes.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for clustering biological samples and other objects using a grand canonical ensemble. A biological sample is characterized by data attributes from varying sources (e.g. NGS, other types of high-dimensional cytometric data, observed disease state) and of varying data types (e.g. Boolean, continuous, or coded sets) organized as vectors (as many as 109) having as many as 106, 109, or more components. The biological samples or observational data are modeled as particles of a grand canonical ensemble which can be variably distributed among partitions. A pseudo-energy is defined as a measure of inverse similarity between the particles. Minimization of grand canonical ensemble pseudo-energy corresponds to clustering maximally similar particles in each partition, thereby determining clusters of the biological samples. The sample clusters can be used for feature discovery, gene and pathway identification, and development of cell based therapeutics, or for other purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Starlet’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Starlet’ provides very firm berries which detach easily from the receptacle and maintain bright non-darkening color in postharvest cold storage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Gema’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Gema’ provides balanced heavy crop loads on both primocanes and floricanes, large conic fruits that are flavorful and aromatic, high vigor and strong field tolerance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘APF-122’. Characteristics include its precocity, high soluble solids (even at the red-black stage), very little postharvest reddening (<10%), heavy over-crops on its compact primocanes such that a floricane crop would generally not be economically viable.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Majesty’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides typically larger fruit, better firmness and typically higher yields than ‘Rafzaqu’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,512 and ‘Marcela’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,819. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides fruit with a lighter red color than ‘Pacific Royale’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,536. Distinct characteristics of ‘Pacific Majesty’ include the combination of very large, conic fruit, bright color and high yield.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Majesty’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides typically larger fruit, better firmness and typically higher yields than ‘Rafzaqu’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,512 and ‘Marcela’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,819. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides fruit with a lighter red color than ‘Pacifci Royale’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,536. Distinct characteristics of ‘Pacific Majesty’ include the combination of very large, conic fruit, bright color and high yield.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘APF-122’. Characteristics include its precocity, high soluble solids (even at the red-black stage), very little postharvest reddening (<10%), heavy over-crops on its compact primocanes such that a floricane crop would generally not be economically viable.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Starlet’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Starlet’ provides very firm berries which detach easily from the receptacle and maintain bright non-darkening color in postharvest cold storage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Gema’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Gema’ provides balanced heavy crop loads on both primocanes and floricanes, large conic fruits that are flavorful and aromatic, high vigor and strong field tolerance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV).

Abstract: The present application relates to new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘PBBrasp1348’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes, with large, glossy, non-darkening, broad-conic fruits of medium adherence to the receptacle. Plants possess high vigor, produce high numbers of spawn, and branch naturally along the main cane. Susceptibility to yellow rust (Phragmidium rubi-idaei) has been observed. Field tolerance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) and Phytophthora root rot has been observed.

Abstract: The present application relates to a new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘PBBrasp1381’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes, with jumbo, firm, glossy, medium-colored conic fruits of loose adherence to the receptacle and which maintain size throughout harvest. Plants possess high vigor and produce high numbers of spawn. Improved resistance to yellow rust (Phragmidium rubi-idaei), and field tolerance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) and Phytophthora root rot has been observed.

Abstract: The present application relates to new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘PBBrasp1351’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes, with large, glossy, conic fruits of unique peach-yellow color, with loose adherence to the receptacle and which maintain size throughout harvest. Plants possess high vigor and produce high numbers of spawn. Improved resistance to yellow rust (Phragmidium rubi-idaei) and field tolerance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) and Phytophthora root rot has been observed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blackberry named ‘PBB 1616T’ is characterized by early season production of consistently shaped, elongated fruit borne on erect spineless primocanes. This new cultivar is identified, among other things, by its precocity, less intensive cane management needs, firmness, and low color reversion during postharvest performance. Root and subsequent spawn development is moderate in the first year of production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘PBB1473’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes, with jumbo, firm, glossy, orange-red colored conic fruits of loose adherence to the receptacle and which maintain size throughout harvest. Plants possess high vigor and produce high numbers of spawn. Improved resistance to yellow rust (Phragmidium rubi-idaei), field tolerance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) and Phytophthora root rot has been observed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘HFG 1714’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes with very large, conical, extremely firm, subacid, pinkish-red colored berries suited for the fresh market. Plants possess high vigor, high number of spawn, and exceptional bud break in the floricane cycle.