Kiwi plant named `Hort16A`

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia chinensis Planch. is described. The cultivar results from a controlled pollination using a male A. chinensis selection CK15.sub.-- 01 of unknown parentage, and a female A. chinensis selection CK01.sub.-- 01.sub.-- 01.sub.-- 01. Both named parents (CK15.sub.-- 01 and CK01.sub.-- 01.sub.-- 01.sub.-- 01) are unpatented cultivars. The new cultivar is distinguished by its short silky hair, protruding stylar end, golden flesh and sweet tropical taste.

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Claims

1. A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species A. chinensis substantially as described and illustrated, characterized by yellow flesh with a sweet, tropical taste, ovoid fruit shape with a protruding stylar end, and yellow brown skin with soft fine hairs.

Patent History
Patent number: PP11066
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 23, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 21, 1999
Inventors: Russell G Lowe (Palmerston North), Hinga D Marsh (Palmerston North), Mark A McNeilage (Palmerston North)
Primary Examiner: Howard J. Locker
Assistant Examiner: Melissa L. Kimball
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 8/996,829
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fruit (including Ornamental Variety) (Plt/156)
International Classification: A01H 500;