Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
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Publication number: 20210274693Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley1702’ is provided ‘Ridley1702’ is a commercial variety intended for use as fresh fruit for shipping, hand pick, customer pick, machine harvest and processing markets and as a home garden plant. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Ridley1403’ and ‘Ridley1812’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventor: Ridley Bell
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Publication number: 20210251117Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC11-118’ is provided. ‘FC11-118’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF05-086’ (female parent, unpatented) and ‘Cargo’ (male parent, patented Jul. 22, 2014), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features, including extremely uniform healthy plant condition, vigor, and shape; large, uniform fruit size and distinct fruit shape; firm fruit texture; and excellent long-term cold storage performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.Inventor: Peter Stefan BOCHES
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Publication number: 20210251116Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC12-205’ is provided. ‘FC12-205’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF06-103’ (female parent, unpatented) and ‘ZF06-264’ (male parent, unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features, including late-season ripening, large, uniform fruit size and light blue appearance, yellow-green stem color, and flowers with strong floral scent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.Inventor: Peter Stefan BOCHES
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Publication number: 20210251115Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC14-062’ is provided. ‘FC14-062’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Blue Ribbon’ (female parent, patented Jul. 15, 2014) and ‘FC10-069’ (male parent, unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.Inventor: Peter Stefan BOCHES
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Publication number: 20210227738Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-18’ is described, with a weak to medium plant vigor and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size, medium in sweetness, and firm to very firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20210144895Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-5’ is described, with a medium to dense fruit cluster density and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size and very low to low in acidity under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20210051828Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-15’ is described, with a fruiting type on one-year-old shoots only and an early vegetative bud burst timing, and which produces fruit considered medium in sweetness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20210051827Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-22’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces fruit considered low in acidity and medium in firmness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20210051829Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-8’ is described, with a medium vigor and which produces fruit considered large in size and medium in firmness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20210051826Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-13’ is described and which produces fruit considered large, low to medium in acidity, and medium to firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20210029858Abstract: ‘Colossus’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-bushy to semi-upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with a touch of acidity and exhibit small, dry picking scars and are suitable for mechanical harvest.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
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Publication number: 20210015013Abstract: ‘FLR12-11’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit that are aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
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Publication number: 20210015015Abstract: ‘FLR14-372’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and firm, crunchy, and early-maturing fruit that are sweet and aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
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Publication number: 20210015014Abstract: ‘FLR12-89’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit with a small, dry picking scar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
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Publication number: 20200390014Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-2’ is described, with a medium vigor and which produces very firm fruit, which is low in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Publication number: 20200367397Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-4’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces very large fruit, which is medium to high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP32348Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF08-029’ is provided. ‘ZF08-029’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘G-344’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘Draper’ (male parent, U.S. Pat. No. 15,103), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
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Patent number: PP32349Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG09768-05-002’ is provided. ‘MG09768-05-002’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Caroline’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTDInventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
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Patent number: PP32416Abstract: A new and distinct southern high bush blueberry variety, ‘ZZ04062’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled crossing of the blueberry varieties ‘O'Neal’ (seed parent) (not patented) and ‘Duke’ (pollen parent) (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has very large, attractive fruit which ripens mid-season. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
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Patent number: PP32574Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB05-259MI-15’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB05-259MI-15’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety consisting of primarily V. corymbosum, with a limited contribution of genes from V. ashei and V. darrowi. It is a very productive late midseason maturing variety. It is characterized as having large fruit, light blue in color, and is very firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous medium upright bush.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Berry Blue, LLCInventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
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Patent number: PP32575Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB05-268MI-152’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB05-268MI-152’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety consisting of primarily V. corymbosum, with a limited contribution of genes from V. ashei and V. darrowi. ‘BB05-268MI-152’ is a very productive midseason maturing variety. It is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color, and is very firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous medium upright bush.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Berry Blue, LLCInventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
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Patent number: PP32701Abstract: A new and distinct southern high bush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled crossing of the blueberry varieties B7-8-1 (seed parent) (not patented) and D110 (pollen parent) (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by outstanding fruit quality with a good bloom, very large size, light blue skin colour and mid-season harvests. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
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Patent number: PP32718Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1334’ ripens around mid-April in southeastern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1334’ are very large, firm, have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1334’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 50 to 100 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
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Patent number: PP32744Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwenty’, particularly selected as a vigorous and upright highbush blueberry variety having a chilling requirement of at least 1000 hours of winter temperatures below 7° C., and with fruit ripening mid- to late season that are medium to large in size, firm, with a heavy persistent waxy bloom, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
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Patent number: PP32745Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-5’ is described, with a strong vigor and straight sepals and which produces large to very large fruit, which is high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., LtdInventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP32781Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-1’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces large to very large fruit, which is medium in acidity and medium in firmness, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP32823Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-7’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces large fruit, which is medium to high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP32876Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyThree’, particularly selected for its pleasant minty sweet fruit flavor, juicy crisp fruit texture, large fruit size, strong evergreening ability of the plant, and early production, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Raymond L. Jacobs, III, Sarah Wool, James Olmstead
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Patent number: PP32897Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-2’ is described, with a medium vigor and which produces very firm fruit, which is low in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny, Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33013Abstract: ‘FLR12-11’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit that are aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
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Patent number: PP33066Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ is disclosed. ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ was selected as a strong evergreen blueberry variety with early and high yield. Fruit of ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ are large, with balanced sugars and acids, firm crisp texture, and good bloom. Plants of ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ are precocious and fruit on both one-year-old and current season's shoots.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Raymond L. Jacobs, III, Sarah Wool, James Olmstead
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Patent number: PP33087Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-4’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces very large fruit, which is medium to high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33110Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB07-249GA-3’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB07-249GA-3’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety consisting of primarily V. corymbosum, with a limited contribution of genes from V. ashei and V. darrowi. It is a very productive early maturing variety. It is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color and is very firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous slightly spreading bush.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Berry Blue, LLCInventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
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Patent number: PP33111Abstract: ‘BB15-214PO-3’, is the first known genotype selected in a tropical environment of Peru. ‘BB15-214PO-3’ does not require chill-hours for either budbreak or fruit production, since it does not develop endo-dormancy. The fruit of ‘BB15-214PO-3’ is a medium size berry, with medium blue color, with excellent fruit firmness and very juicy and crunchy texture. The eating quality of ‘BB15-214PO-3’ is excellent a superior to many of the varieties currently grown in Peru, with a sugar/acidity balance of 40 to 50. Time of fruit production in ‘BB15-214PO-3’ can be regulated by the pruning date and environment conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Berry Blue, LLCInventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock, Maria Pilar Banados
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Patent number: PP33112Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-15’ is described, with a fruiting type on one-year-old shoots only and an early vegetative bud burst timing, and which produces fruit considered medium in sweetness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33137Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-8’ is described, with a medium vigor and which produces fruit considered large in size and medium in firmness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33138Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-13’ is described and which produces fruit considered large, low to medium in acidity, and medium to firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33154Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-5’ is described, with a medium to dense fruit cluster density and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size and very low to low in acidity under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33200Abstract: ‘FLR12-89’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit with a small, dry picking scar.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
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Patent number: PP33225Abstract: ‘FLR14-372’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and firm, crunchy, and early-maturing fruit that are sweet and aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
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Patent number: PP33384Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-22’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces fruit considered low in acidity and medium in firmness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33494Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-18’ is described, with a weak to medium plant vigor and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size, medium in sweetness, and firm to very firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33635Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-7’ is described, with a strong plant vigor and which produces fruit considered large in size, high to very high in sweetness, and firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
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Patent number: PP33717Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley1702’ is provided. ‘Ridley1702’ is a commercial variety intended for use as fresh fruit for shipping, hand pick, customer pick, machine harvest and processing markets and as a home garden plant. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Ridley1403’ and ‘Ridley1812’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards, Pty LtdInventor: Ridley Bell
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Patent number: PP33718Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFive’, particularly selected for its sweet flavor, large fruit size, improved post-harvest storage qualities, and early ripening, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
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Patent number: PP33754Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1797’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good color and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 200-300 hours below about 45° F.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
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Patent number: PP33755Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1493’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good color and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 350-450 hours below about 45° F.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
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Patent number: PP33782Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1872’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good flavor and firmness, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a low chilling requirement of about 150-200 hours below about 45° F.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
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Patent number: PP33802Abstract: ‘Colossus’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-bushy to semi-upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with a touch of acidity and exhibit small, dry picking scars and are suitable for mechanical harvest.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
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Patent number: PP33869Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-889’, characterized by a combination of later season flowering and ripening; large berries with unique, vibrant light blue color and good flavor and firmness; vigorous growth; compact form; attractive fall foliage color; and a chilling requirement of about 500-600 hours below about 45° F.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
