Olive tree named ‘I 79’

The new and distinct variety of olive tree variety ‘I 79’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of spreading growth habit, high yield, and high oil content.

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Description

Latin name of the genus and species:

Botanical classification:

    • a. Genus—Olea.
    • b. Species—europaea.

Variety denomination: The new olive tree claimed is of the variety denominated ‘I 79’.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 18/445,927 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,919 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,920 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,930 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,926 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,921 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,924 filed Mar. 27, 2024, Ser. No. 18/445,929 filed Mar. 27, 2024; disclose olive tree varieties named ‘I 24’, ‘I 72’, ‘I 74’, ‘I 77’, ‘I 46’, ‘I 99’, ‘I 100’, and ‘I 101’ respectively. Such applications are related inasmuch as they have the same parentage, ownership, and/or inventorship.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of olive tree, which has been given the variety denomination of ‘I 79’.

Background of the Related Art

Olive oil continues to increase in popularity. Accordingly, there is a continuing need to develop new and improved olive oils to meet the increased demand for use in various food types and in cooking. Many olive varieties are self-sterile. As a result, there is a need for the development of new olive varieties which are self-pollination and produce a high yield of new and improved olive oil for commercialization.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of olive tree, which has been given the variety denomination of ‘I 79’. ‘I 79’ is intended for use for oil production.

The new olive tree variety is a selection resulting from a sexual cross of olive trees at Córdoba, Spain in 2008 involving a seed parent known as ‘Koroneiki’ (unpatented) and a pollen parent known as ‘Arbosana’ (unpatented).

The selection was subsequently evaluated for a number of years at Córdoba, Spain.

Asexual reproduction of the new variety by cutting propagation since 2014 at Córdoba, Spain has demonstrated that the new variety reproduces true to type with all of the morphological characteristics, as herein described, firmly fixed and retained through successive generations of such asexual propagation.

Selection criteria were early production, high yield, high oil content, and adaptation to hedgerow system.

Plants of the new variety differ from plants of the seed parent ‘Koroneiki’ primarily in vigor, growth habit, and leaf color. The new variety is <20% less vigorous than ‘Koroneiki’. The new variety has a spreading growth habit and yellowish green leaf color (150B) (similar to that of ‘Arbosana’). ‘Koroneiki’ has an upright growth habit and dark green leaf color (141A). Plants of the new variety differ from plants of the pollen parent ‘Arbosana’ primarily in morphology of the fruit and vigor. The new variety has fruit with an elongated shape and pronounced peak (similar to that of ‘Koroneiki’), while that of ‘Arbosana’ is oval shaped. The new variety is >20% more vigorous than ‘Arbosana’.

Plants of the new variety differ from the varieties mentioned in co-pending application Ser. No. 18/445,926 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 46’), Ser. No. 18/445,927 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 24’), Ser. No. 18/445,919 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 72’), Ser. No. 18/445,920 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 74’), Ser. No. 18/445,930 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 77’), Ser. No. 18/445,921 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 99’), Ser. No. 18/445,924 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 100’), and Ser. No. 18/445,929 (for Olive Tree Named ‘I 101’) as shown in Table 1 below:

TABLE 1 Variety Outstanding Denom- Growth Agronomic ination Parentage Habit Vigor Characteristics ‘I 46’ Arbosana × Open Medium Extra-early ripening, Koroneiki high fat yield. ‘I 24’ ‘Arbosana’ × Weeping Low High production, ‘Koroneiki’ good fat yield, drought tolerant ‘I 72’ ‘Arbosana’ × Upright Medium High production, ‘Koroneiki’ drought tolerant ‘I 74’ ‘Arbosana’ × Open- Medium Good production, ‘Koroneiki’ Straight drought tolerant ‘I 77’ ‘Koroneiki’ × Compact Medium- Good production, ‘Arbosana’ low high fat yields ‘I 79’ ‘Koroneiki’ × Open Medium- High fat yields ‘Arbosana’ high ‘I 99’ ‘Arbosana’ × Weeping Low High fat yield, ‘Chiquitita’ drought tolerant ‘I 100’ ‘Arbosana’ × Weeping Low Drought tolerant ‘Chiquitita’ and Upright ‘I 101’ ‘Arbosana’ × Weeping Low- Good fat yield, ‘Chiquitita’ and medium drought tolerant Upright

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying photographic illustrations show the typical appearance of the new variety ‘I 79’. The colors are as nearly true as is reasonably possible in a color representation of this type. Colors in the photographs may differ slightly from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description which accurately describes the colors of the new plant. The photographs depict plants that are 5 years old and located in Córdoba, Spain.

FIG. 1 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating fruits and stones. Left and center depict the side view. Right depicts stalk end view.

FIG. 2 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating behavior when grown in a hedge line.

FIG. 3 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating fruit size and fruit color.

FIG. 4 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating fruit size and fruit color.

FIG. 5 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating leaves.

FIG. 6 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating behavior when grown in a hedge line.

FIG. 7 is a photograph of the new variety ‘I 79’, demonstrating branches and branching pattern.

 DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description sets forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘I 79’. The datum which defines these characteristics was collected from asexual reproductions of the original selection. Dimensions, sizes, colors, and other characteristics are approximations and averages set forth as accurately as possible. The plant history was taken on plants approximately 5 years and 8 months of age, and the descriptions relate to plants grown in Córdoba, Spain. Color notations are in reference to the standard Color Chart is that of The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S. Colour Chart, 2015 edition. London, England).

  • Classification:
      • a. Latin name.—Olea europaea L.
      • b. Common name.—Olive tree.
      • c. Variety name.—‘I 79’.
  • Parentage:
      • a. Female parent.—‘Koroneiki’ (unpatented).
      • b. Male parent.—‘Arbosana’ (unpatented).

PLANT

  • General:
      • a. Height.—Average, 265 cm.
      • b. Width.—Average, 110 cm.
      • c. Growth habit.—Spreading.
      • d. Vigor.—Low-medium.
      • e. Canopy density.—Medium.

ROOTS

  • General:
      • f. Rooting habit.—Normal-Dense.
      • g. Texture.—Fibrous.
      • h. Color designation (young roots).—155A.
      • i. Color designation (old roots).—157A.

STEMS

  • General:
      • j. Branching habit.—Spreading.
      • k. Trunk.—i. Circumference — 12 cm. ii. Surface texture — Smooth. iii. Color — 199A.
      • l. Main stems.—i. Quantity — 4-6 main stems and their multiples, in the form of secondary stems, emerge from them. ii. Aspect — Smooth. iii. Strength — Robust. iv. Cross-section — Rounded Small. v. Circumference — 6 cm (diameter) at 50 cm. vi. Surface texture (young stems) — Smooth. vii. Surface texture (mature stems) — Smooth with lenticels. viii. Color designation (young stems) — 157A. ix. Color designation (mature stems) — 157B. x. Lenticels — Many, 1 mm long 0.5 mm wide. xi. Internode length — Ranging from 5-12 cm.
      • m. Lateral branches.—i. Quantity — 8-10 secondary stems derived from the primary stems. ii. Cross-section — Oval. iii. Length — 80-180 cm. iv. Internode length — Ranging from 2-3 cm. v. Texture — Smooth with raised lenticels. vi. Aspect — Outward. vii. Strength — Flexible. viii. Color (young lateral branches) — 196D. ix. Color (mature lateral branches) — 197D. x. Pubescence — None.

FOLIAGE

  • General:
      • n. Arrangement.—Opposite.
      • o. Attachment.—Petiolate.
      • p. Division.—Simple.
      • q. Lamina.—i. Length — Average 55 mm. ii. Width — Average 10 mm. iii. Thickness — 1.5-2 mm. iv. Shape — Acuminate. v. Aspect — Straight. vi. Apex — Acuminate. vii. Base — Cuneate. viii. Margin — Entire (smooth). ix. Texture of upper surface — Smooth. x. Texture of lower surface — Slightly pubescent. xi. Color of young lamina (upper surface) — 150B. xii. Color of young lamina (lower surface) — 137C. xiii. Color of mature lamina (upper surface) — 150B. xiv. Color of mature lamina (lower surface) — 137C. xv. Venation pattern — Pinnate.
      • r. Petiole.—i. Length — 2 mm. ii. Diameter — 1.2 mm. iii. Texture — Smooth. iv. Strength — Medium. v. Color — 142B.
      • s. Curvature of longitudinal axis of leaf blade.—Incurved.

INFLORESCENCE

  • General:
      • t. Type.—Panicle.
      • u. Natural flowering season.—Spring.
      • v. Flowering habit.—1-10 days during May.
      • w. Length.—2.5-6.5 cm.
      • x. Width.—1-3 cm.
      • y. Quantity of florets per inflorescence.—20-25.
      • z. Peduncle.—i. Length — 2.5-6.5 cm. ii. Width — 1.2 cm. iii. Texture — Smooth. iv. Strength — Medium. v. Color — 141D.
      • aa. Pedicels.—i. Length — 2 mm. ii. Width — 1 mm. iii. Texture — Smooth. iv. Strength — Medium. v. Color — 141D.

FLOWER BUD

  • General:
      • bb. Shape.—Globular.
      • cc. Length.—2-4 mm.
      • dd. Width.—2 mm.
      • ee. Color.—157A.

FLOWER

  • General:
      • ff. Type.—Perfect.
      • gg. Shape.—Cruciform.
      • hh. Persistence.—Medium.
      • ii. Fragrance.—Licorice-like floral scent.
      • jj. Diameter.—3-6 mm.
      • kk. Height.—2-3 mm.
      • ll. Calyx.—i. Quantity of sepals — 4. ii. Arrangement — Rotate. iii. Diameter — 1 cm.
      • mm. Sepals.—i. Sepal fusion — Fused. ii. Length — 1 mm. iii. Width — 1 mm. iv. Shape — Bell shape. v. Apex — Obtuse. vi. Base — Cuneate. vii. Margin — Entire. viii. Texture — Smooth on both the upper and lower surfaces. ix. Color (upper surface) — 149A. x. Color (lower surface) — 149A.
      • nn. Petals.—i. Arrangement — Rotate. ii. Quantity — 4. iii. Fusion — Sympetalous petals fused at the proximal half of the corolla. iv. Shape — Acute. v. Apex — Acute. vi. Base — Cuneate. vii. Margin — Entire. viii. Texture — Smooth. ix. Color when opening (upper surface) — NN155D. x. Color when opening (lower surface) — NN155D. xi. Color when fully opened (upper surface) — NN155D. xii. Color when fully opened (lower surface) — NN155D. xiii. Color fading — None.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

  • General:
      • oo. Androecium.—i. Stamen quantity — 2. ii. Filament length — Approximately 0.75 mm. iii. Filament color — 130B. iv. Anther attachment — Basifixed. v. Anther shape — Hemispherical. vi. Anther size — 1 mm. vii. Anther color — 2A. viii. Abundance of pollen — Abundant. ix. Pollen color — 2A.
      • pp. Gynoecium.—i. Pistil quantity — 1. ii. Stigma shape — Bifid cone shape. iii. Stigma length — Approximately 0.75 mm. iv. Stigma color — 145D. v. Style size — Approximately 0.75 mm. vi. Style color — 145D. vii. Ovary position — Superior. viii. Ovary shape — Round. ix. Ovary diameter — Approximately 0.75 mm. x. Ovary color — 145D.

SEED AND FRUIT

  • General:
      • qq. Fruit.—i. Date of maturity — November-December. ii. Size — Medium. iii. Weight — 1.75 g (medium). iv. Diameter — 14.5 mm (medium). v. Length — 18 mm (medium). vi. Form — Elongated. vii. Suture — None. viii. Stem cavity — Medium. ix. Stem — Medium. x. Caliper — Medium. xi. Apex — Acute. xii. Pistil point — Obscure. xiii. Skin thickness — Less than 1 mm. xiv. Skin texture — Smooth. xv. Skin tendency to crack — None. xvi. Skin color — 62D. xvii. Flesh color — 158C. xviii. Pit color — 144C. xix. Oil/juice grade — Oil production excellent, extra virgin. xx. Flavor — Intense fruitiness, medium bitterness, and spicy. xxi. Ripening — Medium. xxii. Fruit nipple — Absent
      • rr. Stone.—i. Quantity — 1. ii. Shape — Ovate. iii. Type — Slightly asymmetric. iv. Fibers — None. v. Weight — 0.29 g (medium). vi. Length — 14 mm (medium). vii. Width — 8 mm (medium). viii. Thickness — 8 mm. ix. Apex — Acute. x. Base — Rounded. xi. Color — 162B. xii. Texture — Slightly grooved. xiii. Mucron — Present. xiv. Suture — Present. xv. Sides — Round. xvi. Ridges — Absent. xvii. Tendency to split — None.

DEVELOPMENT

  • General:
      • a. Flowering season.—1-10 days during April.
      • b. Harvesting season.—7 months from flowering to harvest.
      • c. Time to produce a fruit bearing tree.—3 years.
      • d. Hardiness.—Preferably adapted between 30 and 45 degrees on the north and south meridians.
      • e. Plant/fruit disease resistance.—i. Repilo (Cycloconium oleaeginea) — Resistant. ii. Verticillium (Verticillium dahliae) — Resistant. iii. Tuberculosis (Pseudomonas savastanoi) — Tolerant. iv. Olive leaf spot (Spilocaea oleaeginea) — Moderately Resistant. v. Olive knot (Pseudomonas savastanoip v. savastanoi) — Moderately Tolerant.
      • f. Fruit yield.—5-20 kg/tree or 7,000-18,000 kg/ha.

The new variety ‘I 79’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions to date. Accordingly, it is possible that the phenotypic expression may vary somewhat with changes in light intensity and duration, cultural practices, and other environmental conditions.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of olive tree named ‘I 79’, as illustrated and described herein.

Referenced Cited
Other references
  • Bartolozzi et al. Scientia Horticulturae 81: 309-319 (Year: 1999).
  • Zhu et al. Frontiers in Genetics, vol. 10, Article 755, pp. 1-11 (Year: 2019).
Patent History
Patent number: PP36821
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 27, 2024
Date of Patent: Jul 15, 2025
Assignee: Todolivo S..L. (Cordova)
Inventors: Jose María Gómez Porras (Cordova), Luis Rallo Romero (Cordova), Diego Barranco Navero (Cordova), Concepción Muñoz Díez (Cordova), Carlos Trapero Ramírez (Cordova), Pedro Valverde Caballero (Cordova)
Primary Examiner: Keith O. Robinson
Application Number: 18/445,922
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Olive (PLT/158)
International Classification: A01H 6/00 (20180101); A01H 5/08 (20180101);