Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Publication number: 20200093045
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSeventeen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its extremely large, firm fruit with a balanced sweet/tart flavor and an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Publication number: 20200093044
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSixteen’, particularly selected for its ability to flower in summer and fruit in fall on current season's growth, average to large fruit size, good fruit flavor, and its very erect plants that fruit on exposed tops of canes, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Marta C. Baptista
  • Publication number: 20200084930
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEighteen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its large, firm, sweet-flavored fruit with an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. CASTER, Jennifer K. IZZO
  • Publication number: 20200068762
    Abstract: A new and distinct northern high bush blueberry variety, ‘ZZ04120’ 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 large, medium blue, attractive fruit which ripens in mid-season. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
  • Publication number: 20200068760
    Abstract: 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 with ripens mid-season. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
  • Publication number: 20200068761
    Abstract: 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, large size, light blue skin colour and harvests. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra PATEL, Jessica SCALZO
  • Publication number: 20200053924
    Abstract: Descried herein is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1525’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, a semi upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of large fruit-size, oblate shaped and firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1525’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20200053923
    Abstract: Descried herein is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 15122’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, a semi upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of medium fruit-size, round shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 15122’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20200053926
    Abstract: Described herein is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1542’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, an upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of large fruit-size, oblate shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1542’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20200053925
    Abstract: Descried herein is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1549’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of medium fruit-size, round shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1549’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20200015398
    Abstract: ‘WAYNE’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, particularly for the flower buds; a vigorous, upright growth habit; good field disease resistance; earlier fruit ripening; and firm, sweet fruit that are medium to large in size and have small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20190373786
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG11654-24-001’ is provided. ‘MG11654-24-001’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Duke’ (seed parent, not patented) and ‘Ridley 1403’ (pollen parent, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190364711
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG11543-23-004’ is provided. ‘MG11543-23-004’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Brigitta’ (seed parent, not patented) and ‘Ridley 1403’ (pollen parent, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190364709
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘M09768-05-002’ is provided. ‘M09768-05-002’ 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190364710
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG07876-15-003’ is provided. ‘MG07876-15-003’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Elliott’ and ‘Caroline’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190313561
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FCM14-052’ is provided. ‘FCM14-052’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The new blueberry plant originated from a cross of ‘FL01-06’ (female parent, not patented) by FL06-556 (pollen parent, U.S. Pat. No. 27,771). ‘FCM14-052’ selected because it flowered and fruited more than most genotypes in a low latitude, zero chill evergreen production system and had large fruit with a small picking scar. ‘FCM14-052’ also produces significant numbers of flower buds in a zero chill climate, resulting in a concentrated harvest window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio Alamo Bermudo
  • Publication number: 20190281738
    Abstract: ‘OPTIMUS’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, particularly for the flower buds; good field disease resistance; vigorous, upright growth habit; earlier fruit ripening; and round, firm, sweet fruit that are medium in size, suitable for machine harvest, and have very small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20190254205
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Publication number: 20190239405
    Abstract: ‘MAGNUS’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20190239406
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC13-083’ is provided. ‘FC13-083’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF06-050’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘ZF06-013’ (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Wendy Light, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Publication number: 20190215999
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC13-122’ is provided. ‘FC13-122’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZFO6-050’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘ZFO6-013’ (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Publication number: 20190191608
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-6’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, a high to very high fruit sweetness, a firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and an extremely high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20190141869
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-4’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a very large fruit size, high fruit firmness, medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20190124809
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-3’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30421
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB07-7FL-4’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with over 13% V. darrowii and small contributions of V. angustifolium, V. tenellum, and V. ashei. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is a productive very early season variety. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is intended for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB07-7FL-4’ are large, typically 18 mm or more in diameter with an average berry weight of 2.9 gram per berry, well exposed on a medium upright bush with a small crown. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also firm and juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP30422
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-507MI-52’ as described and shown. ‘BB06-507MI-52’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with small contributions of V. darrowii, V. angustifolium, V. tenellum and V. ashei. It is a very productive and very early ripening. It is characterized as having very large fruit with a very small and dry picking scar, medium blue color and very firm fruit with excellent eating and storage quality for the fresh market. The ‘BB06-507MI-52’ variety has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and it is also very firm and juicy. Storage ability in refrigeration is excellent up to 6 weeks and longer with very little decline in quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP30445
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB06-50FL-1’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with over 13% V. darrowii and small contributions of V. angustifolium, V. tenellum, and V. ashei. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is a productive mid-season variety that ripens at a similar time as ‘Star’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,675. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is intended for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB06-50FL-1’ are large, typically 18 mm or more in diameter with an average berry weight of 2.9 gram per berry, well exposed on a medium upright bush with a small crown. The fruit of ‘BB06-50FL-1’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also firm and juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP30626
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-3’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30753
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-12’, characterized by having more compact plant size, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large and uniform fruit size, firmer and lower dehiscent fruits, sweeter fruits, better taste balance of sweetness and acidity, and better taste of fruits, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP30754
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-11’, characterized by having stronger plant vigor, a more upright plant growth habit, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large and uniform fruit size, and smaller and dry stem scar, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP30755
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-4’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a very large fruit size, high fruit firmness, medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30756
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-1’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, high fruit sweetness, high fruit firmness, and low fruit acidity and which, when ripe, detaches well from the plant, and which further has a very early fruit production date, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30846
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-5’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a very large fruit size, a high fruit sweetness, a medium firmness fruit, a high fruit acidity, and displaying a small dry picking scar with a calyx depicting a strong star shape, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30914
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-13’, characterized by having a more upright plant growth habit, stronger plant vigor, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large fruit size, sweeter fruits, better taste balance of sweetness and acidity, and smaller stem scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP30934
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-6’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, a high to very high fruit sweetness, a firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and an extremely high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP31007
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C08-141’ is provided. ‘C08-141’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘FL00-057’ and ‘C99-042’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP31035
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1607’ is provided. ‘Ridley 1607’ 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 ‘Ridley 1403’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432) and ‘Ridley 4609’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 29,469), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards, Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP31074
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 0808’ is provided. ‘Ridley 0808’ 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 ‘M09-48-01’ (not patented) and ‘M08-38-01.’ (not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards, Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP31231
    Abstract: ‘BB05-35FL-10’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid, Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety. Plants of ‘BB05-35FL-10’ are very vigorous with a medium upright bush habit and a medium number of upright canes and lateral branches. Bush crown size is medium and leafing and growth are excellent. The berries are firm, medium crunchy in texture with a pleasing balanced flavor of sweetness and acidity and have storage ability of two to three weeks. In general, the productivity has been outstanding in Florida, Georgia USA, and Chile with high yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP31257
    Abstract: ‘BB06-426MI-84’ is a new and distinct variety of high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) plant. ‘BB06-426MI-84’ is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color, that is firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorously growing medium upright bush. Along with a small sized crown, a loose fruit cluster, concentrated ripening, and firm fruit that is easily detachable, ‘BB06-426MI-84’ displays characteristics suitable for mechanical harvest. The fruit shape of ‘BB06-426MI-84’ is oblate with a medium amount of waxy bloom that is moderately persistent following handling. The fruit has very good flavor, a balance of sweetness and acidity and is very juicy with a medium crunchy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP31316
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1321’ ripens around mid-April in southeastern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1321’ are very large, firm, have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1321’ 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: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP31345
    Abstract: Described is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1545’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, weak vigor plant, semi upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of large fruit-size, oblate shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1545’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Sociedad Unipersonal
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP31346
    Abstract: Described is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1502’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of large fruit-size, oblate shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1502’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Sociedad Unipersonal
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP31378
    Abstract: Described is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1549’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of medium fruit-size, round shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1549’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Sociedad Unipersonal
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP31403
    Abstract: Described is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1542’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, an upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of large fruit-size, oblate shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1542’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Sociedad Unipersonal
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP31522
    Abstract: Descried herein is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 15122’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, a semi upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of medium fruit-size, round shaped and very firm fruit. ‘Plablue 15122’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Sociedad Unipersonal
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP31523
    Abstract: Descried herein is a new and distinct blueberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plablue 1525’, characterized by a combination of traits which include, a semi upright plant growth habit, and very abundant production of large fruit-size, oblate shaped and firm fruit. ‘Plablue 1525’ is a self-fertile variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A. Sociedad Unipersonal
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP31524
    Abstract: ‘BB06-343MI-16’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety. ‘BB06-343MI-16’ is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color, and is very firm with a very small and dry pedicel scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous medium upright bush. Along with a small sized crown, a loose fruit cluster, concentrated ripening, and very firm fruit that is easily detachable, the variety displays characteristics suitable for mechanical harvest. Berries of ‘BB06-343MI-16’ have very good flavor, a balance of sweetness and acidity and is very juicy with a crunchy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP31605
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1602’ is provided. The variety a selection resulting from seedlings from the controlled pollination of seed parent ‘Ridley 1403’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432) with pollen parent ‘Ridley 4609’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 59,468). The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of strong plant growth vigor, upright to semi-upright plant growth habit, low chilling requirement, very early to early time of flowering and fruit ripening, large to very large, sweet, firm, crisp fruit suited to handling, desirable tasting berries and small picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP31650
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSeventeen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its extremely large, firm fruit with a balanced sweet/tart flavor and an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo