Abstract: Cucurbitaceae family snake gourd (Trichosanthes anguina L.), grown in many Asian countries; green, tender stems, forked tendrils, heart-shaped shaped or palmately broad leaves; long lacy fringed, five-petalled, day-night open, white unisexual flowers; multifarious health benefiting fruits; resistant to major fungal, bacterial, viral diseases, repellant to aphids, insects, and beetles (Ceroterma trifurcata) from pumpkin, squash, and bean plants; replaces bee-killing and water resources polluting pesticides.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘Vacbri2’ that is characterized by its young foliage that emerges pink in color and its maturing and mature foliage that is variegated with creamy white speckles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black currant (i.e. Ribes nigrum L.) is provided. Appealing flavor, long upright shoots, multiple racemes per bud, large fruits size and frost hardiness characterize the invention. The mid-season variety is ideal for North American markets due to the flavor, frost hardiness, high yields.

Abstract: A new hardy kiwi is of the variety denominated ‘Tango’ Actinidia chinensis Planch, originated from open pollination of A. chinensis selections collected in Rome. This new kiwi can be distinguished by its cold hardiness, high fruit quality, and relatively large fruit size.

Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia chinensis is described. The cultivar results from a controlled pollination using a female A. chinensis selection RS1 and a male selection (Tomuri and Chieftain). Named parents (RS1, Tomuri and Chieftain) are believed to be unpatented cultivars in the United States. The new cultivar is distinguished by its medium fruit size, ovoid fruit shape, general hairlessness, greenish-brown fruit coloring, and its harvest date in mid-October in Italy.

Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi variety of Actinidia chinensis Planchon named ‘RED GOAL’, particularly characterized by distinctive size of fruit, late time of maturity for harvesting, and long cold storage life. Other desirable characteristics include fruits with red pulp and green/brown, almost hairless skin.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety of cherimoya tree, “Annona Cherimola,” is of large size, vigorous, spreading growth, and a regular and productive bearer of large-sized fruits with firm white flesh with excellent mango-like flavor and eating quality with flesh that is smooth in texture. Seeds are smaller than average for the species. Stem is smaller than average for the species, lending to a more favorable fruit ratio. In comparison with conventional commercial cherimoyas grown under the same conditions, the new variety has flesh remaining in firm condition longer under storage, with superior texture, and high soluble solids (average 23.0 Brix).

Abstract: A new female kiwi plant named ‘AC 497 076’, distinguished by its oblong fruit with brown hairless skin and dark yellow flesh. The fruit is very sweet with low acidity, and matures relatively early.

Abstract: A new female kiwi plant named ‘AC 501 022’, distinguished by its oblong fruit with dark brown hairless skin and yellow flesh. The fruit is very sweet with low acidity, and matures relatively early.

Abstract: A new and distinct Actinidia chinensis plant named ‘KZ02’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive yellow inner pericarp and a mid-seasonal harvest time. The new variety bears fruit heavily and produces a consistently shaped oblong shaped fruit. The new variety is suitable for commercial production of kiwi fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinctive kiwi plant variety of the species Actinidia deliciosa, named ‘CRISTAL’ is described. The new variety is characterized by a larger and heavier fruit and lower acidity pulp than ‘Hayward’ variety. The hair of the fruit of ‘CRISTAL’ variety presents a weak adhesion to the epidermis, among other features. The shape and uniformity of the fruit facilitates its packing.

Abstract: A new, distinct, and stable Actinidia deliciosa variety is disclosed. The variety results from the selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifruit selections known as T99.40-02-10c (formerly referenced as 40-02-10c.99, unpatented) and T92.40-08-14e (formerly referenced as 40-80-14e.92, unpatented). The variety is characterized by a medium time of harvest, a medium time of peak flowering (i.e., 70% flower burst), prolific flower production, and fruit that is high in weight with skin that easily separates from the flesh and has a sweet, tropical flavor. The new Actinidia deliciosa variety has been named ‘ZES007’.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Japanese haskap plant named ‘Pirika’ that is characterized by its upright and spreading plant habit, its vigorous and somewhat open branching habit, its above average fruit yields, its fruits that are attractive in appearance and elliptical in shape with some having rolled edges to appear jug-shaped its fruits that are large in size, its fruit that maintain their appearance, firmness and taste for at least 2 weeks in cold storage, its pleasant, mild tasting fruits with a BRIX of 14° and its fruit attachment to the peduncle that is strong enough to prevent pre-harvest drop, yet loose enough to permit picking without tearing the fruit flesh.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Japanese haskap plant named ‘Willa’ that is characterized by its an upright and spreading plant habit, its moderately vigorous plant habit, its fruit that mature mid-season, its fruit that are attractive in appearance with and oval-round in shape with some having a small neck at the attachment, its fruit that are firm in texture, large in size with a pleasant, mild taste with a BRIX of 15°, and its fruit attachment to the peduncle that is medium in strength; strong enough to prevent pre-harvest drop and yet loose enough to permit picking without tearing berry flesh.

Abstract: ‘AU Gulf Coast Gold’ is a new golden-fleshed cultivar of Actinidia chinensis Planch with a low chilling requirement. ‘AU Gulf Coast Gold’ fruit is large, cylindrical and uniform in shape with yellow flesh that has a thick sweet flavor and delicious taste. ‘AU Gulf Coast Gold’ fruit has a high percent soluble solids and dry matter content. Vegetative bud burst begins in late March to early April and flowering begins on average April 18-20 in central Alabama. Fruit typically reaches maturity September 21-25 in central Alabama with an internal color hue of less than 103°.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black currant (i.e. Ribes nigrum L.) is provided. Appealing flavor, long upright shoots, multiple racemes per bud, large fruits size and frost hardiness characterize the plant. The mid-season is ideal for North American markets due to the flavor, frost hardiness, and high yields.

Abstract: A new and distinct Actinidia plant named ‘HFY01’, particularly characterized by its strong growth habit, end-April time to bloom and end of October time to harvest, fruit size and shape, and resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae.

Abstract: A new Japanese haskap plant particularly distinguished by wide, vigorous, spreading bush, elliptical-shaped fruits, large fruit having a sweet/tart taste and maturing mid-season, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit that is generally free of side branches, Vf-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, and small, red to red-purple colored, broadly globose shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves until the end of Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.

Abstract: A new, distinct, and stable Actinidia deliciosa variety of plant is disclosed. The plant variety results from the selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifruit selections known as T99.40-02-10c (formerly referenced as 40-02-10c.99, unpatented) and T92.40-08-14e (formerly referenced as 40-80-14e.92, unpatented). The variety of plant is characterized by a medium time of harvest, a medium time of peak flowering (i.e., 70% flower burst), prolific flower production, and fruit that is high in weight and has a sweet, tropical flavor. The new Actinidia deliciosa variety of plant has been named ‘ZES007’.

Abstract: A new and distinct Actinidia chinensis plant named ‘KZ02’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive yellow inner pericarp and a mid-seasonal harvest time. The new variety bears fruit heavily and produces a consistently shaped oblong shaped fruit. The new variety is suitable for commercial production of kiwi fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Aronia cultivar named ‘UCONNAM012’ is disclosed, characterized by dwarf, dense plants with good ground coverage, and prostrate branching. Foliage is glossy and green throughout the Spring and Summer, turning red in the Fall. The new variety is an Aronia, normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety of cherimoya tree, “Annona Cherimola,” is of large size, vigorous, spreading growth, and a regular and productive bearer of large-sized fruits with firm white flesh with excellent mango-like flavor and eating quality with flesh that is smooth in texture. Seeds are smaller than average for the species. Stem is smaller than average for the species, lending to a more favorable fruit ratio. In comparison with conventional commercial cherimoyas grown under the same conditions, the new variety has flesh remaining in firm condition longer under storage, with superior texture, and high soluble solids (average 23.0 Brix).

Abstract: A new, distinct, and stable variety of the plant Actinidia chinensis var. chinensis is disclosed. The variety of plant results from the selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifruit selections known as ‘ZES006’ and CK51_09 (unpatented). The variety of plant is characterized by a medium-weight, high sweetness fruit with a dark, very strong spread of reddish color along the locules. The new variety of plant has been named ‘ZES008’.

Abstract: A new hardy kiwi is of the variety denominated ‘Tango’ Actinidia chinensis Planch, originated from open pollination of A. chinensis selections collected in Rome. This new kiwi can be distinguished by its cold hardiness, high fruit quality, and relatively large fruit size.

Abstract: A new female kiwi plant named ‘AC 501 022’, distinguished by its oblong fruit with dark brown hairless skin and yellow flesh. The fruit is very sweet with low acidity, and matures relatively early.

Abstract: A new female kiwi plant named ‘AC 497 076’, distinguished by its oblong fruit with brown hairless skin and dark yellow flesh. The fruit is very sweet with low acidity, and matures relatively early.

Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia chinensis is described. The cultivar results from a controlled pollination using a female A. chinensis selection RS1 and a male selection (Tomuri and Chieftain). Named parents (RS1, Tomuri and Chieftain) are believed to be unpatented cultivars in the United States. The new cultivar is distinguished by its medium fruit size, ovoid fruit shape, general hairlessness, greenish-brown fruit coloring, and its harvest date in mid-October in Italy.

Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by midseason ripening and high productivity, especially in peat soils and moderate oceanic climate. Fruit are moderate to large in size, with variable shape, from widely ovate to oblong to pyriform.

Abstract: A new and distinct dragon fruit plant is described. The variety resulted from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross carried out in 2013 between RF (seed parent) (not patented) and ‘LD5’ (pollen parent) (not patented) located in Tien Qiang, Viet Nam. The variety was selected due to its external appearance, pink strip under the skin, eating quality and canker tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct dragon fruit plant is described. The variety resulted from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross carried out in 2013 between RF (seed parent) (not patented) and ‘LD1’ (pollen parent) (not patented) in Tien Giang, Viet Nam. The variety was selected due to its appearance, eating quality and canker tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi (Actinidia chinensis Planchon) plant named ‘RED GOAL’, particularly characterized by distinctive size of fruit, late time of maturity for harvesting, and long cold storage life. Other desirable characteristics include fruits with red pulp and green/brown, almost hairless skin.

Abstract: A new and distinct pineapple plant named ‘Vintage Ruby’, comprising certain unique traits, including color of the fruit's shell at the immature state that is deep dark purple, and at the mature state is bright reddish/purple.

Abstract: A new and distinct dragon fruit plant is described. The variety resulted from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross carried out in 2013 between RF (seed parent) (not patented) and ‘LD5’ (pollen parent) (not patented) located in Tien Giang, Viet Nam. The variety was selected due to its appearance, eating quality and canker tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aronia plant named ‘SMNAMPEM’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; medium green-colored leaves that become bright reddish orange during the autumn; upright inflorescences with numerous white-colored flowers; relatively large almost black-colored fruits; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black currant plant (i.e. Ribes nigrum L.) is provided. Appealing flavor, long upright shoots, multiple racemes per bud, large fruits size and frost hardiness characterize the invention. The mid-season variety is ideal for North American markets due to the flavor, frost hardiness, high yields.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental peach plant, referred to by its variety name, ‘NCPeach-6’, is disclosed. The new cultivar forms double red-colored flowers. Dark purple-colored foliage is exhibited. Moderately slow, dwarf and globose growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Actinidia plant named ‘YNRT-1’ that is characterized by its strong, vigorous growth habit, its good growth in wet and waterlogged soil, its resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA), and its lack of fruit production as it is a male cultivar.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘Vacbri2’ that is characterized by its young foliage that emerges pink in color and its maturing and mature foliage that is variegated with creamy white speckles.

Abstract: A new pineapple (Ananas comosus) variety of the Bromeliaceae family was developed from a cross between the parental hybrid ‘Dole-17’ and the commercial variety ‘Dole-11’ and has been designated ‘Dole-34’. This new variety differs from its progenitors in bearing a large oval to round shaped fruit with a crown that is lengthened cylindrical with a bunchy top, and with an intense reddish-orange color of the shell. The plant is compact and characterized by long spineless leaves with piping, that are green in color with red mottling. When unripe, fruit shell is dark green turning to uniform reddish-orange color when ripe, and the flesh is sweet and develops a yellow color at maturity. It also shows tolerance to natural flowering differentiation (NDF).

Abstract: A new and distinct Actinidia chinensis plant named ‘H14’ is disclosed, characterized by large ovoid-shaped fruit with a distinctive soft protrusion of the stylar end. Fruit flesh is yellow. The new variety bears fruit during the early season. The new variety is suitable for commercial production of kiwi fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cranberry variety ‘WI02-A4G-X1’ is described. The variety is distinguished by having very early flowering and fruit color development, strong flower bud set and rebud set, and consistently high fruit yield.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a new and distinct Actinidia chinensis plant named ‘Y19’, characterized by a twining habit of medium to strong vigor, exceptional sweet fruit with a slightly tangy finish, and resistance to stylar end shrivel in hot climates.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Passion Fruit plant named ‘Grand Passion’ is disclosed, characterized by its light satiny purple flower color, deep yellow fruit pulp color, and the balance between the acidity and brix presence in its pulp. The new variety is a Passiflora, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Psidium tree named ‘SERRATO 29’ which is characterized by the combination of a broad-globular growth habit of the canopy, late-season fruiting, very high fruit yield, globose to ovoid fruit with fewer seeds and dense, firm flesh with a very sweet flavor, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Prunus rootstock named ‘Pilowred’ is disclosed, characterized by early bearing and early fruiting as well as root-knot nematode (RKN) resistance. The new rootstock imparts low vigor. Foliage is colored intermediate red. The new variety is a Prunus amygdalus x persica, for use as a commercial rootstock.

Abstract: A new and distinct Psidium tree named ‘SERRATO 12’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright-globular growth habit of the canopy, midseason fruiting, high fruit yield, pyriform-shaped fruit with fewer seeds and dense, firm flesh with a sweet flavor, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Psidium tree named ‘SERRATO 13’ which is characterized by the combination of a globular growth habit of the canopy, early-season fruiting, moderately high fruit yield, large pyriform-shaped fruit with fewer seeds and dense, firm flesh with a sweet flavor, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ananas plant named ‘Mila’ that is characterized by its usefulness as an ornamental pineapple, its foliage that is red-orange in color when mature with the color retained very well (does not fade easily), its red fruit (infruitescence), and its highly vigorous growth habit with foliage fully developed between 5 to 7 months and fruit fully developed between 9 to 11 months.

Abstract: A new and distinct pineapple plant named ‘FR11834’, comprising certain unique traits, standing out Fusarium resistance obtained after crossing and backcrossing Fusarium resistant pineapple lines with an MD-2 pineapple. The invention incorporates stable, inheritable resistance to Fusariosis disease in a pineapple variety capable of addressing all of the high quality requirements of global export markets.