Yellow-fleshed Clingstone, Semi-clingstone, Or Semi-freestone Patents (Class PLT/190)
  • Publication number: 20120110709
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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 production of fruit. 3. Early maturity of peento type fruit. 4. Firm with an attractive red blush. 5. Fruit with very good eating quality, mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 6. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20110314579
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or below 45° F. 3. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 6. Firm, yellow flesh with very good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20110219490
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTATINTO’, has a large fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high eating quality and an attractive homogenous purple red skin color. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110179536
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentytwo’ is characterized by early harvest and large sized fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Publication number: 20100319095
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to ‘Summer Lion II’, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately seven days before ‘Summer Lion II’ fruit in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, and wherein the fruit has, good flavor, very large size with dark red coloration over most of the fruit surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Donald M. Serimian
  • Publication number: 20100293679
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTAVANPI’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20100293678
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTAVANTOP’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235405
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectapi’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235407
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarreve’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235404
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectatop’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235409
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectabelle’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235408
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectavista’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235406
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectafine’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP17581
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectagala’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP17582
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectaroyal’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP17707
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectariane’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP18114
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, prunus persica var. ‘Sunectwentyone’ that possesses a relatively low chilling requirement of 250 hours at or below 7.2° C.; heavy production of relatively large (66 mm), very firm fruit that can be harvested about May 8-15 in Kern County, Calif., (about 4 days after ‘April Glo’ nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7305)). The nectarine fruit is bright red with bright yellow flesh that is moderately juicy, very firm, and tart-sweet with 12 brix. The plant has a relatively low tendency for split-pits, russeting, and thrips damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP18400
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus perscia var. nucipersica). 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. The tree having a winter chilling requirement of approximately 350 to 400 hours at or below 45° F. 2. A regular and productive bearer of large, clingstone fruit. 3. Fruit holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Vigorous, upright growth of tree. 6. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP18701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 18, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sub-acidic and very sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and almost full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18703
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 27, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow with red bleeding in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18708
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 14, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full dark red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid to late August, with first picking on Aug. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and red to orange in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus perscia, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the early part of June, with first picking on Jun. 6, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18734
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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. The tree having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 3. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 4. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Heavy and regular production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP18751
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid September, with first picking on Sep. 12, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18752
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 21, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to somewhat oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18772
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the early part of June, with first picking on Jun. 2, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP18936
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘August Lion II’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,053) but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five (5) to seven (7) days after ‘August Lion II’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,053) in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and wherein the fruit is of high quality, has a good flavor with dark red coloration over the skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Donald M. Serimian, Lionel M. Serimian
  • Patent number: PP19330
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectachief’, has an evenness of maturity, a very sure, regular and large quantity of productivity, a long lifetime before and after harvest, and an aromatic semi sweet taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP19363
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). 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 and upright tree growth. 2. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 3. Producing firm, yellow flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours at or below 45° F. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8-10 days after maturity. 6. Heavy and regular bearer of large size fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP19588
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, California, 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 ripening in the early maturity season. 2. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 3. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 4. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or below 45° F. 5. Vigorous and upright growth of tree. 6. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP19914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late June, with first picking on Jun. 18, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, and almost full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP20314
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘UFRoyal’, has a low winter chilling requirement estimated at 250 chill units (cu). The tree is medium size and moderately vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. It produces showy, pink flowers and small reniform leaf glands. Trees of ‘UFRoyal’ are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit that are large for its ripening season. Fruit are uniformly firm and yellow with non-melting flesh which are clingstone. Fruit are oval, and uniform with substantially symmetrical shape, and have an attractive 90 to 100% bright red skin. The fruit of ‘UFRoyal’ ripen about 1 week before ‘UFQueen’ nectarine in early May at Gainesville, Fla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jose X. Chaparro
  • Patent number: PP20329
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectadelicious’, has a late maturity and a high evenness of maturity, a long lifetime before and after harvest, and a very aromatic semi-sweet taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: S.A.R.L Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Patent number: PP20528
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica) named ‘Hortarine1’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of open-pollinated seedlings of the peach variety known as ‘Peacharine’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by yellow skin color with dark red blush, yellow flesh with no anthocyanin present, and intense flavor. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Hortarine1’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Michael Malone
  • Patent number: PP21139
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectavista’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21140
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectabelle’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21141
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectatop’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21142
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectafine’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agri Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21156
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectapi’, has fruits of very long shelf life withour alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP21724
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nucipersica), denominated varietally as ‘Burnecttwentyfour’, and which produces an attractively colored firm-fleshed, sub-acid, clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 27 to June 5 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP21836
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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. Producing fruit that has a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor with very good eating quality. 3. Producing fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8 to 10 days past maturity. 5. Vigorous and upright tree growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP21927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, medium vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, medium productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid July, with first picking on Jul. 14, 2009. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, mostly red in skin color, and nearly full yellow in flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP21928
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms somewhat early and requires about 400 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 24, 2009. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size for an early season variety, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP22278
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or below 45° F. 3. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 6. Firm, yellow flesh with very good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP22448
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentytwo’ is characterized by early harvest and large sized fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22481
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTAVANPI’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22493
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTAVANTOP’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22494
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTABANG’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP22741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the beginning of August, with first picking on Aug. 1, 2010. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, mostly red in skin color, and yellow in flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford