Yellow-fleshed Freestone Patents (Class PLT/198)
  • Publication number: 20180213696
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ357’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, large, nearly round, freestone fruit, with an attractive red blush and orange-red mottle over a bright yellow-orange ground color, ripening in midseason, with yellow-orange, firm, juicy flesh, and sweet, subacid flavor that is maintained following cold storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Publication number: 20180213695
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ358’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, large, round, freestone fruit, with an attractive red blush, over a bright yellow-orange ground color, ripening in late season, and possessing aromatic, sweet, moderately acidic flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Publication number: 20180213694
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ359’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy flowers, large, nearly round, freestone fruit that have very good eating quality due to their aromatic, sweet, and moderately acidic flavor, and are generally well colored for a peach that ripens in late season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Publication number: 20160205843
    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: 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: 20160205842
    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: 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: 20160205841
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirtysix’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, freestone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately October 11 to October 19 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Publication number: 20160150702
    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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit, 3. Firm, white flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20150189804
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirtyfour’, and which further produces an attractively colored yellow fleshed, freestone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately August 16 to August 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Publication number: 20150106983
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘Souvenirs’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 708 (non-patented)×Winblo (non-patented) made in 2001. This new peach cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with slow-melting yellow flesh, early-mid season ripening, medium size, attractive appearance, high red skin color, excellent fruit quality, good flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Publication number: 20150052644
    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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose X. Chaparro, Wayne B. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20130074229
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ356’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy flowers, fruit that ripen in latter part of the season, attractive fruit with a red blush over a yellow-white ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and low acid flavor, and good production of firm fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Rutgers, the State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Publication number: 20120151644
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachtwentysix’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, freestone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately August 10 to August 17 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP17758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a peach tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of June, with first picking on Jun. 22, 2005. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acid and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm in texture, yellow with only minor red streaking in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP17780
    Abstract: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch ‘Carolina Gold’ is a new and distinct variety of edible peach tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. High flower bud chilling (cold) requirement resulting in later flowering relative to many other commercial varieties of peach. 2. Flower buds which demonstrate a high level of resistance to cold temperature injury. 3. Firm, yellow flesh fruit with excellent flavor and aroma, and flesh that is resistant to browning after slicing. 4. Heavy and regular bearing of large size fruit, up to 3 inches in axial diameter. 5. Fruit with late maturity. 6. Foliage and fruit highly resistant to infection by bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Patent number: PP17938
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 2. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 3. A substantially spherical fruit with yellow flesh having a 3/16? wide then red flesh area that extends from the suture to the pit. 4. A mid-season peach ripens 3 days after ‘Redhaven’ (non-patented) which as large size and good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Patent number: PP18091
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ352’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of nonshowy flowers, fruit that ripen in latter part of mid-season, attractive fruit with a yellow-orange ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of firm fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP18134
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ353’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in late-season, attractive fruit with a yellow-orange ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of firm fruit that maintain their eating quality following cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP18139
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the MSUP8706 peach variety), which was developed by Amy Iezzoni and Bill Shane in a breeding program at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, Mich., having the following number of unique and desirable features: 1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage characteristics. 2. A fruit maturing at the same season as the Loring peach (an unpatented selection). 3. A generally round fruit with freestone, yellow flesh, and an attractive red blush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Michigan State University
    Inventors: Amy Iezzoni, William Shane
  • Patent number: PP18191
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree is characterized by producing a large fruit for commercial harvesting and shipment between September 16-30 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is somewhat similar to the fruit of ‘Prima Gattie’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,085) peach tree, but is distinguishable in that it produces fruit 7-10 days after ‘Prima Gattie’ with good blush color, juice production and excellent flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP18224
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ351’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of nonshowy flowers, fruit that ripen in late-midseason, attractively blushed fruit with a bright golden-yellow ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, nearly nonmelting texture and sweet, low acid flavor, firm fruit that retain their firmness well and trees with regular, heavy production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP18390
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree is characterized by producing a freestone fruit with good red coloration, and that is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment between July 13-20 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is closely similar to the ‘O'Henry’ peach tree (nonpatented) from which it is a bud sport and from which it is distinguishable in that the fruit matures earlier than the ‘O'Henry’ peach fruit, is more highly colored, has very good flavor and stores very well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP18755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach 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 early July, with first picking on Jul. 1, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone 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: PP18832
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety that is characterized by producing a freestone fruit with good coloration and that is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment June 15-25 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is closely similar to the ‘Saucer’ peach tree (non-patented) from which it is a bud sport and from which it is distinguishable in that the fruit is much more highly colored, and has yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Isidro Martinez
  • Patent number: PP19243
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of spreading growth being a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having an average diameter of about 2??. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of dark red color overlying yellow at maturity. 5. An early season maturing fruit of good taste, and freestone. 6. An early season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Friday
  • Patent number: PP19639
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of average height and of upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches; 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture; 3. Blossoms are showy when in full bloom; 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of red color (50-80%) overlying yellow at the maturity of the fruit; 5. Very late maturing fruit of good taste; and 6. A very late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Paul Friday
  • Patent number: PP20117
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach 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 625 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 16, 2007. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, very oblate in shape, freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP20639
    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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Production of large size, peento type fruit. 3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping qualities. 4. Yellow flesh fruit with a sweet, sub-acid flavor. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Heavy and regular production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP21378
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach which is characterized by producing large, yellow, melting-flesh fruit with an excellent sweet, only mildly acidic dessert quality flavor. Fruit are melting flesh freestone with an 80% red over-color (blush) over a golden yellow undercolor and average 71 to 75 mm in diameter, ripening in early mid season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Ralph Scorza, William R. Okie
  • Patent number: PP21379
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is characterized by an upright tree growth form; producing yellow, melting-flesh fruit of excellent dessert-quality flavor, of large size with approximately 80% red blush over a yellow ground color, ripening in late mid-season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Ralph Scorza
  • Patent number: PP23161
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachtwentysix’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, freestone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately August 10 to August 17 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP23884
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ356’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy flowers, fruit that ripen in latter part of the season, attractive fruit with a red blush over a yellow-white ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, melting texture and low acid flavor, and good production of firm fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP25094
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of spreading growth being a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having an average diameter above 2-¾?. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of dark red color overlying yellow at maturity 5. An mid-season maturing fruit of good taste, and freestone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Patent number: PP25130
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree ‘FA 1566’ originating as the result of a cross between ‘Fayette’ (an unpatented selection) and ‘Newhaven’ (an unpatented selection). The new variety is unique in that it is 80% to 90% red with a background of orange-red with dark red highlights and ripens early.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP25764
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirtyfour’, and which further produces an attractively colored yellow fleshed, freestone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately August 16 to August 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: THE BURCHELL NURSERY, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP25765
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of average height and of upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of red color (70-75%) overlying yellow at the maturity of the fruit. 5. A late maturing fruit of good taste. 6. A late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Patent number: PP26058
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of spreading growth being a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having an average diameter of about 2½?-2¾?. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of dark red color overlying yellow at maturity. 5. An early season maturing fruit of good taste, and freestone. 6. An early season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life, non-browning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Patent number: PP26452
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of average height and of upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are showy when in full bloom, with two (2) shades of color, also with stamens of two distinct lengthsl 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of red color (50-80%) overlying yellow at the maturity of the fruit. 5. Very late maturing fruit of good taste. 6. A very late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Patent number: PP26920
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘Souvenirs’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 708 (non-patented)בWinblo’ (non-patented) made in 2001. This new peach cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with slow-melting yellow flesh, early-mid season ripening, medium size, attractive appearance, high red skin color, excellent fruit quality, good flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Patent number: PP27423
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirtysix’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, freestone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately October 11 to October 19 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP27710
    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 freestone fruit that are very firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP28079
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Patent number: PP28340
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is distinguished by producing fruit having a freestone rather than a clingstone, with the fruit ripening for harvest approximately September 7-21 in a normal year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Farmex Land Management, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Caprelian
  • Patent number: PP28996
    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 blooming season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions, described in early to mid July with the first picking on Jul. 3, 2016. The fruit is uniform, medium in size, fairly globose in shape, freestone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and moderately acidic in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Patent number: PP28997
    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 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 early season, such as ‘Yummygem’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,809). The present variety produces a moderate amount of blossoms that produce a medium amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early June, with first picking on May 29, 2016. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, a red and green two-tone in skin color, full red in flesh color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, firm in texture, juicy, sweet, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Patent number: PP29961
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ359’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of non-showy flowers, large, nearly round, freestone fruit that have very good eating quality due to their aromatic, sweet, and moderately acidic flavor, and are generally well colored for a peach that ripens in late season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP29962
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ358’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, large, round, freestone fruit, with an attractive red blush, over a bright yellow-orange ground color, ripening in late season, and possessing aromatic, sweet, moderately acidic flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP29989
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ357’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, large, nearly round, freestone fruit, with an attractive red blush and orange-red mottle over a bright yellow-orange ground color, ripening in midseason, with yellow-orange, firm, juicy flesh, and sweet, subacid flavor that is maintained following cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP31081
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Rich Joy’, has firm, freestone, melting, yellow flesh fruit with normal acidity, rich flavor, good eating quality, and long shelf life on trees and after harvesting. The fruit typically ripen about one week after ‘Julyprince’ in mid-July in Byron, Ga., have a high percentage of red blush with an attractive yellow ground color on skin surface, and usually are almost round with a slightly prominent suture. The tree is moderately vigorous and semi-spreading in growth habit, has self-fertile showy pink flowers, and regularly bears heavy annual crops. This variety has a winter chilling requirement estimated at approximately 850 chill hours and is suited for high chill areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Chunxian Chen, William R. Okie
  • Patent number: PP31109
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Liberty Joy’, has firm, freestone, melting, yellow flesh fruit with normal acidity, and good eating quality. The fruit typically ripen approximately with ‘Redglobe’ and about one week after ‘Sunland’ in early July in Byron, Ga., have a high percentage of red blush with an attractive yellow ground color on skin surface, and usually are almost round with a slightly oblong apex in some years. The tree is moderately vigorous and semi-spreading in growth habit, has self-fertile showy pink flowers, and regularly bears heavy annual crops. This variety has a winter chilling requirement estimated at approximately 650 chill hours and is suited for medium to high chill areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Chunxian Chen, William R. Okie
  • Patent number: PP31194
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘Crimson Joy’, has firm, freestone, melting, yellow flesh fruit with normal acidity, and good eating quality. The fruit typically ripen approximately with ‘Harvester’ and about one week after ‘GaLa’ in early to mid-June in Byron, Ga., have a high percentage of red blush with an attractive yellow ground color on skin surface, and usually are almost round. The tree is moderately vigorous and semi-spreading in growth habit, has self-fertile showy pink flowers, and regularly bears heavy annual crops. This variety has a winter chilling requirement estimated at approximately 700 chill hours and is suited for medium to high chill areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Chunxian Chen, William R. Okie