Plum Patents (Class PLT/184)
  • Publication number: 20170172028
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium to large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘September Yummy’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,220). The present variety produces a medium amount of bloom with plenty of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the last part of September, with first picking on Sep. 21, 2015, and will hang on the tree an additional twenty days. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, full red in skin color, full red in flesh color, semi-freestone in type, mostly oblate in shape, firm in texture, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20170172030
    Abstract: A new interspecific plum hybrid rootstock named ‘Diprec’ is disclosed. ‘Diprec’ exhibits a resistance to Plum Pox Virus (PPV) mediated by a hypersensitive response to PPV. ‘Diprec’ is used as a rootstock for commercial fruit trees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Neumüller
  • Publication number: 20170172024
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and somewhat irregularly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from another plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘Yummyrosa’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,476). The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid to late October, with first picking on Oct. 16, 2015, and has the ability to hang firm on the tree for another three weeks. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, full red in skin color, freestone in type, purely yellow in flesh color, very firm in texture, juicy, typically 22 to 24 brix, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170172026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘September Yummy’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,220). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and moderate pollen production entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid to late July, with first picking on Jul. 13, 2015, and will hang on the tree for at least three weeks. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, red over a green background with dark red dappling in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to oblate with some asymmetry in shape, full red in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170172023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from another plum or interspecific tree that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘Plumsweet IV’ interspecific tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,461). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and pollen entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the first week of October, with first picking on Oct. 1, 2015. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, nearly full red in skin color, freestone in type, pure yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, juicy, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170172027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘September Yummy’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,220). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and moderate pollen production entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 29, 2015, and will hang on the tree for at least fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly large in size, yellow with heavy red dappling skin color, clingstone in type, heart shaped, full red in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170172025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early season, such as ‘Yummygem’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,809). The present variety produces a heavy bloom with a moderate amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late May, with first picking on May 25, 2015. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, full red in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, firm in texture, juicy, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170172029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific variety that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘September Yummy’ plum (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,220). The present variety's abundance of blossoms and pollen entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid August, with first picking on Aug. 12, 2015, and can hang firm on the tree for up to thirty days. The fruit is medium to large in size, almost entirely black in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, red and yellow in flesh color, juicy, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170164535
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 23.1°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20170099758
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 20.2°. 5. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20170064891
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Stone Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm, reddish flesh with good storage and shipping ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20170013752
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 2. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit maturing in the late season. 5. Tree with vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160316599
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfifty’ is characterized by fruit having deep red flesh, nearly black skin, and a cling stone. The fruit is medium in sugar and has low acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfifty’ is also moderate in juice and has a sweet-mild flavor. The date of the harvest of the fruit of the new variety is later than for ‘Black Splendor’ (unpatented). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfifty’ ripens with nearly same timing as the fruit of ‘Black Kat’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,134) but with a deep red flesh compared to amber-colored for ‘Black Kat’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20160316598
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. . ‘Suplumfortynine’ is characterized by fruit having deep red flesh and a cling stone. The fruit is medium in sugar and has medium-low acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortynine’ is also moderate in juice and has a sweet-mild flavor. The date of the harvest of the fruit of the new variety is earlier than for ‘Early Queen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,583) and ‘Flavorosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,285). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortynine’ has fruit with deep red flesh compared to yellow colored fruit of ‘Early Queen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,583). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortynine’ has red-dappled colored skin compared to dark purple skin of ‘Flavorosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,285).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20160286700
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 20.1°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160278257
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an orange skin color and attractive red blush. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160219769
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an average 17.6° Brix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: GARY NEIL ZAIGER, LEITH MARIE GARDNER, GRANT GENE ZAIGER
  • Publication number: 20160219770
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive green/yellow skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160150700
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an average Brix of 17.0°. 5. Fruit with an attractive dark reddish blue skin color and yellow flesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160128251
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyeight’ is characterized by late season harvest and fruit having a pure yellow skin and a cling stone. The fruit is high in sugar and has medium-low acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortyeight’ is also abundant in juice and has a sweet-neutral flavor. The harvest of fruit from the new variety starts about 27 days earlier than ‘Flavor Queen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,420) and about 5 days later than ‘Suplumsix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20160128250
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyseven’ is characterized by mid-season ripening fruit having a dark red flesh, nearly black skin, and a semi-free stone. The fruit is medium in sugar and has medium acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortyseven’ is also abundant in juice and has a mildly sweet flavor. The new variety ripens before ‘Joanna Red’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,385) and harvest is later than for ‘Suplumeleven’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,902).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20160128248
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm, white flesh. 6. Fruit with good storage and handling quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160128249
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit maturing very late in the season. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20150282402
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit. 3. Fruit with attractive yellow skin color. 4. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with an average 18.0° Brix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: GARY NEIL ZAIGER, LEITH MARIE GARDNER, GRANT GENE ZAIGER
  • Publication number: 20150271966
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular bearer of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit maturity very late in the maturity season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20150257317
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific rootstock tree, grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial nursery practices. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The ability to produce rootstock cuttings from dormant hardwood cuttings. 2. Suitability for growing in containers for the home garden market. 3. Reducing the size of mature cherry trees. 4. Increase the number of rootstocks available for cherries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20150230372
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20150173271
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific variety that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘Blackred V’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,576). The present variety produces a moderate amount of blossoms and pollen to entice strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 27, 2013. The fruit is large in size, full black in skin color, orange yellow in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20150121577
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfive’ is characterized by early ripening fruit that has dark greyed-purple skin and red flesh, is high in sugar, has low acidity, is very juicy and has mild flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150101088
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortysix’ is characterized by a dark-purple dappled skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Sun World, International LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20130318662
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from collecting seed from open pollinated fruit. Seedlings generated from the open pollination were planted out at Lawn Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. In 2003, ‘LRP40/205’ was identified as having potential as a new variety and was propagated for further trials. ‘LRP40/205’ was selected for its desirable tree and fruit characteristics, and timing of the harvest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Michael T. Malone
  • Publication number: 20130318663
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from collecting seed from open pollinated fruit. Seedlings generated from the open pollination were planted out at Lawn Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. In 2003, ‘LRP40A’ was identified as having potential as a new variety and was propagated for further trials. ‘LRP40A’ was selected for its desirable tree and fruit characteristics, and the timing of the harvest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Michael T. Malone
  • Publication number: 20130125273
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20130125272
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfour’ is characterized by large fruit with yellow skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20120255074
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum hybrid plant used as a rootstock that exhibits low vigor, good productivity, and is highly compatible with peach and nectarine varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Agromillora Iberia, S.L.
    Inventor: Jorge Pinochet
  • Patent number: PP22403
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortytwo’ is characterized by large fruit with black skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22430
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyone’ is characterized by red flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from a plum that blooms during the early season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid July, with first picking on Jul. 9, 2010. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, blackish purple in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate to cordate in shape, brilliant greenish yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, and mildly sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP23722
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfour’ is characterized by large fruit with yellow skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23780
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23865
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum hybrid plant used as a rootstock that exhibits low vigor, good productivity, and is highly compatible with peach and nectarine varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Agromillora Iberia, S.L.
    Inventor: Jorge Pinochet
  • Patent number: PP23902
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP24877
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from collecting seed from open pollinated fruit. Seedlings generated from the open pollination were planted out at Lawn Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. In 2003, ‘LRP40/205’ was identified as having potential as a new variety and was propagated for further trials. ‘LRP40/205’ was selected for its desirable tree and fruit characteristics, and timing of the harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Michael T. Malone
  • Patent number: PP25190
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety is described. The variety results from a seedling of unknown parentage, the original plant was raised from seed and was planted at Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. In 2003, ‘LRP40A’ was identified as having potential as a new variety and was propagated for further trials. ‘LRP40A’ was selected for its desirable tree and fruit characteristics (firm red flesh, balanced fruit flavour), and the timing of the harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Michael T. Malone
  • Patent number: PP26174
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortysix’ is characterized by a dark-purple dappled skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP26175
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfive’ is characterized by early ripening fruit that has dark greyed-purple skin and red flesh, is high in sugar, has low acidity, is very juicy and has mild flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP27326
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortynine’ is characterized by fruit having deep red flesh and a cling stone. The fruit is medium in sugar and has medium-low acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortynine’ is also moderate in juice and has a sweet-mild flavor. The date of the harvest of the fruit of the new variety is earlier than for ‘Early Queen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,583) and ‘Flavorosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,285). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortynine’ has fruit with deep red flesh compared to yellow colored fruit of ‘Early Queen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,583). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortynine’ has red-dappled colored skin compared to dark purple skin of ‘Flavorosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,285).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP27327
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfifty’ is characterized by fruit having deep red flesh, nearly black skin, and a cling stone. The fruit is medium in sugar and has low acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfifty’ is also moderate in juice and has a sweet-mild flavor. The date of the harvest of the fruit of the new variety is later than for ‘Black Splendor’ (unpatented). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfifty’ ripens with nearly same timing as the fruit of ‘Black Kat’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,134) but with a deep red flesh compared to amber-colored for ‘Black Kat’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP27449
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyeight’ is characterized by late season harvest and fruit having a pure yellow skin and a cling stone. The fruit is high in sugar and has medium-low acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortyeight’ is also abundant in juice and has a sweet-neutral flavor. The harvest of fruit from the new variety starts about 27 days earlier than ‘Flavor Queen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,420) and about 5 days later than ‘Suplumsix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP27503
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyseven’ is characterized by mid-season ripening fruit having a dark red flesh, nearly black skin, and a semi-free stone. The fruit is medium in sugar and has medium acidity. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfortyseven’ is also abundant in juice and has a mildly sweet flavor. The new variety ripens before ‘Joanna Red’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,385) and harvest is later than for ‘Suplumeleven’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,902).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry A. Bacon