Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Blueberry Plant Variety Named 'DrisBlueTwenty'
    Publication number: 20200288612
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Blueberry plant named 'NS 14-7'
    Publication number: 20200170159
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'NS 13-5'
    Publication number: 20200170157
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named 'NS 14-1'
    Publication number: 20200170158
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant variety named 'DrisBlueNineteen'
    Publication number: 20200120842
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’, particularly selected as an early-season evergreen blueberry variety that needs no apparent chilling requirement to produce a large volume of high quality fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Arturo Garcia, Jennifer K. Izzo, Brian K. Caster
  • Blueberry plant variety named 'DRISBLUESIXTEEN'
    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
  • Blueberry plant variety named 'DRISBLUESEVENTEEN'
    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
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT VARIETY NAMED 'DRISBLUEEIGHTEEN'
    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
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'ZZ04062'
    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
  • Blueberry plant named 'ZZ04115'
    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
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'ZZ04120'
    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
  • Blueberry plant named 'PLABLUE 1549'
    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
  • Blueberry plant named 'Plablue 1542'
    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
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'Plablue 15122'
    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
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'Plablue 1525'
    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
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'Wayne'
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-426MI-84’
    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
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1321’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Plablue 1545’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Plablue 1502’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Plablue 1549’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Plablue 1542’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Plablue 15122’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Plablue 1525’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-343MI-16’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Ridley 1602’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-126VC-4’
    Patent number: PP31648
    Abstract: ‘BB06-126VC-4’ is a new and distinct medium-chill southern highbush blueberry variety of plant. ‘BB06-126VC-4’ is a productive early ripening variety which provides a very good yield potential with very good plant vigor, fruit quality, flavor, crunchy texture, and high firmness. ‘BB06-126VC-4’ is suitable for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB06-126VC-4’ are very 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. ‘BB06-126VC-4’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also very firm and juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock, Maria Pilar Banados
  • Blueberry plant variety named ‘DrisBlueEighteen’
    Patent number: PP31649
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Blueberry plant variety named ‘DrisBlueSeventeen’
    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
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1876’
    Patent number: PP31684
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1876’ ripens around early May in southern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1876’ are large, firm and have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1876’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 300 to 350 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant variety named ‘DrisBlueSixteen’
    Patent number: PP31685
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Marta C. Baptista
  • Blueberry plant variety named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’
    Patent number: PP31698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’, particularly selected as an early-season evergreen blueberry variety that needs no apparent chilling requirement to produce a large volume of high quality fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Arturo Garcia, Jennifer K. Izzo, Brian K. Caster
  • plant named ‘Hoogi045’
    Patent number: PP31768
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium plant, ‘Hoogi045’, that is characterized by its young foliage that is variegated bright pink, salmon pink and green when young and variegated with creamy white and green when mature, its abundant berries that are that are sweet in taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FC13-083’
    Patent number: PP31793
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Wendy Light, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FC13-122’
    Patent number: PP31822
    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 ‘ZF06-050’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘ZF06-013’ (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1125’
    Patent number: PP31863
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1125’ ripens around early May in south Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1125’ are large, firm and have good flavor. The new variety ‘TH-1125’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 250 to 300 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘ZZ04120’
    Patent number: PP31894
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
  • Blueberry plant named ‘OPTIMUS’
    Patent number: PP32028
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant denominated ‘Katahdin’
    Patent number: PP32110
    Abstract: Katandin is a new blueberry variety of Vaccinium corymbosum from the Michigan State University breeding program. Is comprised of primarily Vaccinium corymbosum, with about 7% of its genes coming from V. darrowii, 4% from V. angustifolium and <1% from V. tenellum and V. ashei. It is a highly productive cultivar with excellent fresh fruit quality. It is well adapted to all northern highbush production areas. Canes are numerous, moderately branched and the fruit are well exposed. Its berries are large, have small, dry picking scars, medium blue color, good firmness and flavor. Katandin is characterized by high yields, high vigor and strong winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustess of Michigan State University
    Inventor: James F. Hancock
  • Blueberry plant named ‘MAGNUS’
    Patent number: PP32181
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘WAYNE’
    Patent number: PP32182
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • plant named ‘FC12-029’
    Patent number: PP32183
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘FC12-029’, is provided. The new variety displays white-colored inflorescence. The foliage is medium green colored. The vegetation is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is mounded to weeping. A good crop load of small fruit is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter S. Boches
  • plant named ‘ZF06-089’
    Patent number: PP32184
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘ZF06-089’, is provided which displays greenish-white colored inflorescence. The flower bud just before opening is oval shape and the leaves are ovate shape. The foliage is medium green colored. Moderately vigorous, spreading to compact growth habit is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • plant named ‘FC12-187’
    Patent number: PP32185
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘FC12-187’, is provided which displays white-colored inflorescence. The foliage is medium green colored. The vegetation is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is mounded to weeping. A good crop load of small, dark colored fruit is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FCM14-052’
    Patent number: PP32186
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio Alamo Bermudo
  • Blueberry plant named ‘MG11654-24-001’
    Patent number: PP32187
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Blueberry plant named ‘MG11543-23-004’
    Patent number: PP32216
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Blueberry plant named ‘MG07876-15-003’
    Patent number: PP32217
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-931’
    Patent number: PP32218
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-931’ is provided. The new and distinct variety ripens around late May in south Georgia and early June in middle Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-931’ are very large and firm. The new variety ‘TH-931’ exhibits high yields with an estimated chilling requirement of about 400 to 500 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1008’
    Patent number: PP32219
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1008’ is provided. The new and distinct variety flowers in early March in south Georgia, requiring frost protection for acceptable yields. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1008’ are ripen in early May in south Georgia and are very large, firm, and have good flavor. The new variety ‘TH-1008’ is compact with an estimated chilling requirement of about 200 to 300 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith