Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Publication number: 20100138965
    Abstract: A new and distinct Northern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Nui’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,699) and an unnamed seedling selection called B7.8.1 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is large, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom and good firmness; fruit has an outstanding fruit quality with sweet and aromatic flavour. Mature plant is upright while the young plant is semi-upright with medium to good vigour. The new variety has been named ‘Blue Moon’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20100115679
    Abstract: A new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry varieties known as ‘Centurion’ (not patented) and ‘Rahi’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an outstanding fruit quality with little grittiness, medium to good firmness and appears suitable for the mid season fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Ocean Blue’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20100115676
    Abstract: A new and distinct Southern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Reka’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,700) and the blueberry variety known as ‘Island Blue’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is small, round, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom; fruit has an outstanding quality, sweet, and with a low acidity content. Plant is upright with good vigour, heavy crop early in the summer and a potential second crop late in the summer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20100115677
    Abstract: A new and distinct Northern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Reka’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,700) and an unreleased seedling selection called B7.8.1 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is medium to large, with strong bloom, good flavour with a good balance between sugar and acidity, and extended shelf life. Plant is upright with good vigour and an early heavy crop. The new variety has been named ‘Sunset Blue’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20100115678
    Abstract: A new and distinct Rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry varieties known as ‘Centurion’ (not patented) and ‘Rahi’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is large and firm, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom; fruit has an outstanding quality with good balance between sugar and acidity. Plant is upright with medium to good vigour and medium yield. The new variety has been named ‘Sky Blue’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20100095414
    Abstract: A new and distinct Northern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Nui’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,699) and an unnamed seedling selection called 1386 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by outstanding fruit quality with a good bloom and good firmness; the plant has a characteristic upright habit, good architecture and attractive foliage. The new variety has been named ‘Hortblue Poppins’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20100043109
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C99-42’, characterized by its combination of spreading plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage, early to mid-season of flowering and fruiting, medium fruit size, very firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar. This combination results in higher quality fruit with an earlier availability than other varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090282589
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’ primarily characterized by medium-large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20090260115
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant primarily characterized by medium-large berries with strong sweetness, weak acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20090260116
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’ primarily characterized by large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and slightly oblate spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20090210982
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at mid-season. The attractive light blue flattened-round berries exhibit a classical blueberry flavor. The plant is very strong and grows well in various soil types. The plant commonly requires cross pollination, and displays a generally vase-shaped growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210980
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at mid-season. The attractive firm light blue flattened-round berries exhibit a pleasant acid blueberry flavor. The plant commonly requires cross pollination, and displays a generally upright growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210978
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit that ripens at mid-season. The attractive large light blue berries exhibit a strong acid flavor at harvest becoming sweeter a few days following harvest and which possess a very good post-harvest shelf life. The plant requires cross-pollination for abundant fruit production. The growth habit is vase-shaped and the foliage is evergreen. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited. The plant grows well in a dry climate in well-drained sandy soils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210977
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and fruits at late-season. Attractive firm light blue berries are formed which exhibit an excellent sweet flavor. The plant is not self-fertile, and displays a vase-shaped growth habit with deciduous foliage. Cross-pollination is required. A low chilling requirement also is exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date. The new cultivar is well adapted for growing in well-drained soils outside tunnels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210983
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at late-season. The attractive large light blue flattened-round berries exhibit an aromatic sweet flavor. It is recommended that the plant be grown in dry climates outside tunnels. The plant commonly requires cross pollination, and displays a generally open-round somewhat sprawling growth habit with attractive foliage that commonly defoliates during the winter. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210984
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit that ripens at mid-season. The attractive light blue substantially round berries are formed in compact clusters and exhibit a refreshing blueberry flavor. The berries are well amenable to mechanical harvest. The plant is self-fertile, and the growth habit is generally upright. Attractive evergreen foliage is displayed. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210974
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers early and forms fruit that ripens early. The attractive light blue firm berries exhibit an excellent fruity flavor, are easy to pick, and display a substantial post-harvest shelf life. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a strong generally round to vase-shaped growth habit with foliage that is partially retained during the winter. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210975
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers early and forms fruit that ripens early. Attractive large dark blue crisp berries are formed which exhibit a very sweet flavor. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally round growth habit with evergreen foliage. No cross pollination is required. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210979
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit that ripens over a wide early-to-mid season. The attractive light blue berries exhibit a pleasant sweet flavor and are readily amenable to harvest. Such berries also exhibit a good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally rounded growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210981
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at mid-season. The attractive high quality firm light blue flattened-round berries exhibit a superb aromatic blueberry flavor. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally round to vase-shaped growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20090210976
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and fruits at mid-season. Attractive light blue berries are formed which exhibit an excellent aromatic sweet flavor and a very good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a very vigorous vase-shaped growth habit with evergreen foliage. No cross pollination is required. A low chilling requirement also is exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date. The new cultivar has proven to be adaptable to growing in different soil types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ROYAL BERRIES S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, Jose Ulf Hayler Lopez, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP18138
    Abstract: The most distinctive feature of the southern highbush blueberry, ‘Rebel’, is its combination of early fruit ripening, high yield, excellent fruit attributes especially size and scar, and its excellent plant vigor under field and high density growth conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP18151
    Abstract: The most distinctive feature of the southern highbush blueberry, ‘Camellia’, is its combination of excellent fruit attributes, especially size and color, its relatively late flowering for a mid- to early-season variety and its excellent plant vigor under field and high density growth conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Arlen D. Draper
  • Patent number: PP18291
    Abstract: The most distinctive feature of the rabbiteye blueberry, ‘Vernon’, is its combination of late bloom/early ripening, favorable commercial fruit attributes, high and consistent yield, excellent plant vigor, and large berry size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Arlen D. Draper
  • Patent number: PP19077
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill blueberry (Vaccinium) variety ‘HX’. The parent of ‘HX’ is ‘Avonblue’ (unpatented) an interspecific hybrid of several species. ‘HX’ is (a) free flowering without the use of growth regulating chemicals, (b) has the lowest chilling requirement on all commercial cultivar, (c) has the earliest fruiting of all commercial cultivar, (d) is resistant to phytophthora cinnamomii and (e) its fruits ripen uniformly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Hartmann's Plant Company
    Inventor: Patrick J. Hartmann
  • Patent number: PP19233
    Abstract: A southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivar particularly distinguished by having a chilling requirement of 200 to 300 hours below 7° C., a vigorous bush with good survival in the field and producing early-ripening berries that are large, sweet, and firm with a powdery blue surface on the ripe berries, with good scars, firmness and flavor and berries that are borne in loose clusters, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: The University of Florida Board of Trustees
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP19341
    Abstract: A southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivar particularly distinguished by having a low chilling requirements (300 hours below 7° C.) with prolific early-spring leafing, a vigorous, dense bush with numerous canes, dark green leaves and good survival in the field, early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida by May 5) and a high yield of berries that are sweet and firm with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: The University of Florida Board of Trustees
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP19342
    Abstract: A southern highblush blueberry (Vaccinium corymblosum) cultivar particularly distinguished by having a medium-low chilling requirement (400 to 500 hours below 7° C.) producing a vigorous bush with good survival in the field, early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida by May 1) and berries that are large, sweet and firm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: The University of Florida Board of Trustees
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP19381
    Abstract: A southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivar particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement (300 hours below 7° C.) with leaves that are evergreen to semi-evergreen and smaller than typical southern highbush leaves with a striking blue-green color, plants flowers early in the spring and produces medium sized, light-blue colored berries that have excellent flavor and texture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: The University of Florida Board of Trustees
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP19503
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill southern highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivar. Its novelty lies in the following unique combination of features: 1. Has a very low chilling requirement. 2. Has a vigorous bush with a somewhat spreading growth habit. 3. Ripens its berries between April 1 and April 30 in northest Florida. 4. Produces firm berries with a light-blue color and a good picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP19756
    Abstract: VacciniumבRobeson’ is a new and distinct pentaploid variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. A ripening season that bridges the gap between highbush and rabbiteye blueberry varieties. 2. Consistent yields of medium size fruit best suited for local direct marketing. 3. Very good fruit quality and good color. 4. Very vigorous plants with upright plant habit and broad soil adaptation, including higher pH soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventors: James Ralph Ballington, Susan Duke Rooks
  • Patent number: PP19764
    Abstract: Vaccinium corymbosum Linnaeus ‘Beaufort’ is a new and distinct variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Late midseason ripening, extending the harvest season for fresh market mechanical harvest adapted varieties. 2. Consistent high yields of small to medium size fruit. 3. Very good fruit color, firmness and quality, and a good picking scar. 4. Adaptation to mechanical harvesting for fresh fruit market outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: North Carolina Agriculture Research Service
    Inventors: James Ralph Ballington, Susan Duke Rooks
  • Patent number: PP19903
    Abstract: Vaccinium corymbosum Linnaeus ‘Carteret’ is a new and distinct variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Early-midseason ripening to follow ‘Reveille’. 2. Consistent very high yields of small to medium size fruit. 3. Very good picking scar, fruit color and quality. 4. Good fruit firmness and post harvest shelf-life. 5. Adaptation to mechanical harvesting for fresh fruit market outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventors: James Ralph Ballington, Susan Duke Rooks
  • Patent number: PP19990
    Abstract: ‘New Hanover’ is a new and distinct variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Early-midseason ripening when prices remain high. 2. Consistent high yields of large size fruit. 3. Very good fruit color, excellent fruit firmness, and very good fruit quality. 4. Fruit with excellent post harvest shelf-life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventors: James Ralph Ballington, Susan Duke Rooks
  • Patent number: PP20027
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill southern highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivar. Its novelty lies in the following unique combination of features. 1. Has a chilling requirement of only 200 to 300 hrs. below 7° C. 2. Produces a vigorous bush with good survival in the field. 3. Produces berries that are unusually sweet and firm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20181
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill southern highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivar. Its novelty lies in the following unique combination of features: 1. Has a low chilling requirement. 2. Has a vigorous bush, between upright and spreading. 3. Produces large berries with excellent scar and firmness. 4. Ripens the first 25% of its berries by April 12 in north Florida in an average year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20365
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers early and forms fruit that ripens early. The attractive light blue firm berries exhibit an excellent fruity flavor, are easy to pick, and display a substantial post-harvest shelf life. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a strong generally round to vase-shaped growth habit with foliage that is partially retained during the winter. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20373
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers very early and forms fruit that ripens very early. The attractive dark blue berries exhibit a pleasant acid flavor and commonly are amenable to harvest without stem retention. The plant is self-fertile, is an excellent pollen producer, and displays a strong and vigorous generally upright growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20374
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers very early and forms fruit that ripens very early. The attractive berries are extremely firm and exhibit an excellent balance of acid-sweetness. The plant is self-fertile and displays a generally vase to upright growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant primarily characterized by medium-large berries with strong sweetness, weak acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP20449
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’ primarily characterized by large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and slightly oblate spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP20488
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’ primarily characterized by medium-large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP20515
    Abstract: A new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry varieties known as ‘Centurion’ (not patented) and ‘Rahi’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by outstanding fruit quality with a good bloom and little grittiness, and an exceptionally late fruiting season. The new variety appears suitable for the late fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Centra Blue’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Patent number: PP20642
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C97-390’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage, earliness of flowering and fruiting, large fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar. This combination results in higher quality fruit with an earlier availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Costaexchange Limited
    Inventor: Gary Wright
  • Patent number: PP20695
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C99-42’, characterized by its combination of spreading plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage, early to mid-season of flowering and fruiting, medium fruit size, very firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar. This combination results in higher quality fruit with an earlier availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Costaexchange Limited
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20806
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit that ripens at mid-season. The attractive large light blue berries exhibit a strong acid flavor at harvest becoming sweeter a few days following harvest and which possess a very good post-harvest shelf life. The plant requires cross-pollination for abundant fruit production. The growth habit is vase-shaped and the foliage is evergreen. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited. The plant grows well in a dry climate in well-drained sandy soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20807
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and fruits at mid-season. Attractive light blue berries are formed which exhibit an excellent aromatic sweet flavor and a very good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a very vigorous vase-shaped growth habit with evergreen foliage. No cross pollination is required. A low chilling requirement also is exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date. The new cultivar has proven to be adaptable to growing in different soil types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20818
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and fruits at late-season. Attractive firm light blue berries are formed which exhibit an excellent sweet flavor. The plant is not self-fertile, and displays a vase-shaped growth habit with deciduous foliage. Cross-pollination is required. A low chilling requirement also is exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date. The new cultivar is well adapted for growing in well-drained soils outside tunnels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20829
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers early and forms fruit that ripens early. Attractive large dark blue crisp berries are formed which exhibit a very sweet flavor. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally round growth habit with evergreen foliage. No cross pollination is required. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP20830
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit that ripens over a wide early-to-mid season. The attractive light blue berries exhibit a pleasant sweet flavor and are readily amenable to harvest. Such berries also exhibit a good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally rounded growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene