Yellow-fleshed Clingstone, Semi-clingstone, Or Semi-freestone Patents (Class PLT/197)
  • Publication number: 20170196135
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree is described and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirtyseven’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 23 to September 29 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. GERDTS, John K. SLAUGHTER
  • Publication number: 20170172033
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early to mid season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of May, with first picking on May 23, 2015. The fruit is uniform, large in size, acidic with traditional peach flavor, globose to slightly oblate in shape, clingstone in type, non-melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170172034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium to small size, weakly vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early season and requires about 300 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 15, 2015. The fruit is uniform, large in size, acidic with traditional peach flavor, oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm and non-melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20170156247
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow peach tree denominated ‘CRISPREVE’ has a low chill requirement, fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet orange yellow flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and along the pistillary conduct, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on an orange red background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20170118885
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20170112033
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Mild, sweet, sub-acid, white flesh fruit. 5. Peento type fruit, with an attractive red blush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160278258
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality fresh as well as canned. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160227686
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: GARY NEIL ZAIGER, LEITH MARIE GARDNER, GRANT GENE ZAIGER
  • Publication number: 20160219773
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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 having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm flesh and good shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160205840
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘GOLDEN ZEST’. This new variety, which requires approximately 600 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of mid-season maturity, which produces yellow-fleshed fruit with non-melting firm flesh, attractive golden yellow skin coloration, and suitable for both local and long-distance shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160205839
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘ROYAL ZEST FOUR’. This new variety, which requires approximately 550 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of mid season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional markets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160205837
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Royal Zest Three’. This new variety, which requires approximately 550 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of mid-season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional markets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Taxas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160205838
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Royal Zest One’. This new variety, which requires approximately 600 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for the regional fresh fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160183423
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 growth of tree. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160174441
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 an attractive red blush skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and handling quality. 6. Fruit with firm, white flesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160174440
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. A regular and productive bearer of large size, clingstone fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive skin color. 3. Fruit holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with a mild, sweet, subacid flavor. 5. Vigorous, upright growth of tree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20160165775
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow peach tree denominated ‘CRISPONDA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet orange yellow flesh, with a pink red pigmentation near the pistil cavity, and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface. This variety is suited for low chill areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20160157402
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow peach tree denominated ‘CRISPDREAM’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet orange yellow flesh, with a slightly star shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity and into the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a very high percentage of luminous purple red blush on skin surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20160066487
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechtwentyone’ is characterized by its large size fruit, later ripening and flesh that becomes red with maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150373887
    Abstract: A new peach variety (Prunus persica) designated as ‘Kader’ is provided. ‘Kader’ forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures approximately six to ten days earlier than that of the ‘Andross’ variety and demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to one week, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvests. Further, ‘Kader’ fruit exhibits the desirable characteristic of being free from the red staining of the pit area of fruit flesh resulting from anthocyanin formation, while still exhibiting other fruit characteristics that are believed to be substantially similar to those of the commercially important ‘Carson’ and ‘Andross’ peach varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe
  • Publication number: 20150366117
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechtwenty’ is characterized by fruit with large size, lower acidity and early ripening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150264849
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20150237779
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow peach tree denominated ‘CRISPDIVA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet yellow flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and a star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on an orange red background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20150223378
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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 being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size, white flesh fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and very good eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP25793
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late August, with first picking on Aug. 25, 2013. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, acidic with traditional peach flavor, nearly globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP25831
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP26057
    Abstract: ‘UFGem’ is a new and distinct variety of peach tree that has an estimated winter chilling requirement of 175 chill units. The tree is of large size and is highly vigorous with a semi-upright growth habit. Flowers are showy and pink and leaf glands are small and reniform. Trees are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early-season fruit, which are large for its ripening season. Fruit are firm, yellow, and non-melting, clingstone flesh. Fruit are uniform, substantially symmetrical in shape, attractive, and have a bright red skin over nearly 100% of the deep yellow ground color. The fruit usually ripens 5 to 7 days after ‘UFSun’ in early May in Gainesville, Fla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose X. Chaparro, Wayne B. Sherman
  • Patent number: PP26119
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of Prunus persica named ‘TexFirst’. This new variety, which requires 150 to 200 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and long-distance shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP26500
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechtwenty’ is characterized by fruit with large size, lower acidity and early ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP26649
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow peach tree denominated ‘CRISPDIVA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet yellow flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and a star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on an orange red background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP26773
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechtwentyone’ is characterized by its large size fruit, later ripening and flesh that becomes red with maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP26871
    Abstract: A new peach variety (Prunus persica) designated as ‘Kader’ is provided. ‘Kader’ forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures approximately six to ten days earlier than that of the ‘Andross’ variety and demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to one week, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvests. Further, ‘Kader’ fruit exhibits the desirable characteristic of being free from the red staining of the pit area of fruit flesh resulting from anthocyanin formation, while still exhibiting other fruit characteristics that are believed to be substantially similar to those of the commercially important ‘Carson’ and ‘Andross’ peach varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe
  • Patent number: PP26901
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which it is distinguished by producing late ripening fruit which are mature approximately October 15-31 in a normal year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: James Yakligian
  • Patent number: PP26919
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27128
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘GulfAtlas’, has a winter chilling requirement estimated at approximately 400 chill units (cu). The tree is medium size, moderately vigorous, and semi-spreading in growth habit. It bears showy, pink flowers, and leaves with reniform glands. Trees of ‘GulfAtlas’ are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops. Fruit are uniformly firm and have yellow, non-melting flesh. Fruit are nearly round, and uniform with substantially symmetrical shape, and have an attractive approximately 75% red skin. The fruit of ‘GulfAtlas’ typically ripen about 3 weeks after ‘Gulfcrimson’ in midJune at Attapulgus, Ga.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., The University of Florida
    Inventors: Thomas G Beckman, Jose X Chaparro, Patrick J Conner
  • Patent number: PP27167
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 growth of tree. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27168
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Having a winter chilling requirement of 250 hours at or below 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27297
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27351
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality fresh as well as canned. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27422
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27776
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Flat Delight Two’. This new variety, which requires 500-550 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early mid-season maturity, which produces yellow-fleshed, sub-acid flat (donut, pantao) fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for local fresh market and home garden use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP27827
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Firm fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27828
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27869
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 firm, yellow flesh and good eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27870
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 very good flavor and eating quality, mild, sweet and low acid. 4. Fruit being relatively uniform in size throughout the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP27928
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP28019
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘GOLDEN ZEST’. This new variety, which requires approximately 600 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of mid-season maturity, which produces yellow-fleshed fruit with non-melting firm flesh, attractive golden yellow skin coloration, and suitable for both local and long-distance shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP28045
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Royal Zest One’. This new variety, which requires approximately 600 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for the regional fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP28172
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘ROYAL ZEST TWO’. This new variety, which requires approximately 500 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early mid-season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP28203
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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 growth of tree. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with good storage and handling quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger