Kiwi plant named `Tomua`
A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia deliciosa (A.Chev.) C.F. Liang et A.R. Ferguson is described. The cultivar results from a controlled pollination of A. deliciosa DA02.sub.-- 03, a male selection of unknown parentage, and the female A. deliciosa `Hayward`, the most widely grown cultivar of kiwi worldwide. Both named parents (DA02.sub.-- 03 and `Hayward`) are unpatented cultivars. The new cultivar is distinguished by its early harvest time (about 4 weeks ahead of `Hayward` in NZ), fruit appearance similar to `Hayward`, and moderate plant vigor.
Claims
1. A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species A. deliciosa substantially as described and illustrated in the specification above, characterised by early harvest date compared to `Hayward`, medium green flesh, reddish-brown skin, easily removable hairs, and a slight pointed stylar end.
- UPOV CD-ROM Kiwi plant named `Tomua`, PBR KIW009, New Zealand, May 1995.
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 23, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 21, 1999
Inventors: Russell G Lowe (Palmerston North), Hinga D Marsh (Palmerston North)
Primary Examiner: Howard J. Locker
Assistant Examiner: Melissa L. Kimball
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 8/996,802
International Classification: A01H 500;