Citrus Patents (Class PLT/201)
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Publication number: 20160113173Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘C37’ is disclosed, characterized by production of large, nearly seedless fruit of beautiful internal and external color that peels very easy. Plants to not require a cross-pollinator for fruit production. The new cultivar is a Citrus reticulata, useful for commercial fruit production.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventor: Bill Roe
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Publication number: 20160113172Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘WG32’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive oblate shaped fruit with a distinctive stem end nipple. Trees fruit heavily, producing both large and below average sized fruit, with different peeling characteristics. The new cultivar is a Citrus reticulata, useful for commercial fruit production.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventor: Bill Roe
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Publication number: 20160066488Abstract: ‘Leanri’ is a new and distinct tangor tree notable for its early maturing, medium to large nearly seedless fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Frederik Johannes Veldman, Leon Liepold Esselen
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Publication number: 20150342102Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar Citrus limon (L.) Brum.f. is provided which displays a substantially different time for initial fruit harvest than the standard ‘Primofiori’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The attractive juicy fruit of the new cultivar commonly is initially ready for harvest in about the middle of May. This follows greatly the typical November initial harvest time for the ‘Primofiori’ cultivar. The new cultivar is a diploid, and displays a relatively dense spreading growth habit. The supply of the fresh fruit market for consumption, use in beverages, and in cooking is facilitated at an atypical season of the year by the new cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventor: Juan Antonio Gómez MARIN
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Publication number: 20150271970Abstract: ‘UFR-17’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-17’ has shown a positive reaction to Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150237782Abstract: ‘UFR-1’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-1’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150237783Abstract: ‘UFR-5’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-5’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150237781Abstract: ‘UFR-15’ is a new and distinct diploid hybrid citrus rootstock for improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-15’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150237780Abstract: ‘UFR-6’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-6’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150195975Abstract: ‘UFR-16’ is a new and distinct diploid citrus rootstock for improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-16’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock initially show a reduced frequency of infection, and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks. ‘UFR-16’ rootstock also showed tolerance to the Diaprepes/Phytophthora complex in greenhouse tests.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150195974Abstract: ‘UFR-4’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-4’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected when compared to commercial diploid rootstocks. ‘UFR-4’ rootstock also showed tolerance to the Diaprepes/Phytophthora complex in greenhouse tests.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150195973Abstract: ‘UFR-2’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-2’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20150195976Abstract: ‘UFR-3’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-3’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20140283239Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct seedless, red-fleshed grapefruit-like hybrid, containing extremely low levels of furanocoumarins associated with the “Grapefruit Juice Effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, JR.
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Publication number: 20140245502Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘WG 02’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive fruit of typical oblate appearance that peels easily The fruit has a very low seed count and maintains moderately high acid levels. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit that is harvested in November through December.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Bill Roe
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Publication number: 20140230108Abstract: A new and distinct variety of clingstone nectarine tree denominated ‘Andes Nec-1’ that is similar to the nectarine ‘Venus’ in terms of its high postharvest potential, and firm in texture. The variety is distinguished from ‘Venus’ by producing fruit that is clingstone instead of freestone, has skin completely covered by red blush, and matures about two weeks earlier. The variety's harvest period is a week before the ‘Fantasy’ nectarine variety. Its fruit is solid red to red-purple blush over yellow flesh, with a round, symmetrical fruit shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: VIVEROS ASOCIADOS CHILE LTDA. (ANA Chile-Andes Nursery Association)Inventor: VIVEROS ASOCIADOS CHILE LTDA. (ANA Chile-Andes Nursery Association)
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Publication number: 20140230109Abstract: A new and distinct variety of clingstone nectarine tree denominated ‘Andes Nec-3’ which has fruit that is similar to ‘Flavortop’ nectarine that are yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, and balanced acid/sweet flavor. The variety is distinguished from the ‘Flavortop’ by having a more extended red blush, better taste, and longer postharvest life potential, and by producing fruit that is clingstone instead of freestone. The variety's harvest period is 10-12 days before the ‘August Red’ variety. Its fruit is solid red to purplish red blush, with a round, symmetrical fruit shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Viveros Asociados Chile Ltda. (ANA Chile-Andes Nursery Association)Inventor: Viveros Asociados Chile Ltda. (ANA Chile-Andes Nursery Association)
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Publication number: 20140090121Abstract: A new Satsuma hybrid (Citrus unshiu X) designated the variety name of ‘Sonet’ is described. The novel characteristics of the fruit include early maturity, tighter rind and firmer fruit does not puff easily and has an improved flavour compared to known varieties of Satsuma ripening at this time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Agricultural Research CouncilInventor: Nicola Kim Combrink
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Publication number: 20130347155Abstract: ‘JR13’ is a new and distinct grapefruit tree notable for its attractive, seedless fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Leon Esselen
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Publication number: 20130333081Abstract: ‘7ELS1’ is a new and distinct lemon tree notable for its high quality fruit with very few or no seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: 2PH Farms LimitedInventor: Craig Robert Pressler
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Publication number: 20130276180Abstract: A new red pummelo tree particularly distinguished by producing delicious and juicy red-fleshed fruit in central Florida, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Publication number: 20130232650Abstract: ‘RHM’ is a new and distinct tangor tree notable for its high quality fruit with rich mandarin flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Royal Honey Pty Ltd ATF Royal Honey IP TrustInventors: Allen Ward Jenkin, Susan Ruth Jenkin
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Publication number: 20130198916Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘WG17’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive fruit of bright orange flesh that peels very easily with a meaty, crunchy texture. The fruit is physically large and tall in height and less oblate in shape. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit that takes ethylene gas without burning.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventor: Bill Roe
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Publication number: 20130198917Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus Reticulata cultivar named ‘WG3’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive fruit that peels easily and dry and can be eaten with little mess. It also has very low seed average of less than 2 seeds per fruit. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit that does not pull very much when ripe until overripe and maintains acid during ripening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventor: Bill Roe
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Publication number: 20100170018Abstract: A new distinct variety of tangerine characterized by producing a small to medium size fruit that is mature for harvesting and shipping in mid October about nine to ten days earlier than Clementine mandarin and with good flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventor: Silvestre Arias
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Patent number: PP17510Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of seedless lemon tree named ‘Limoneira Seedless’ characterized by early bearing in August through to March in the inland citrus areas of South East Turkey and Riverside, Calif. The trees can be induced to flower by irrigation stress in summer, resulting in a late spring crop of lemons. It is further characterized by being commercially seedless. The fruit has acceptable rind thickness, acid-sugar ratios and color. The skin has a smooth texture. The fruit has an average juice content of 30-40% at harvest. The fruit shape is typically round to slightly oval elliptical.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Limoneira CompanyInventors: Nigel Grech, Ercan Ekenler
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Patent number: PP17520Abstract: A new and distinct variety of seedless lemon tree named ‘Yellow Star Seedless’ characterized by being a triploid, and having early bearing in August through to about January in the citrus areas of Sicily, Italy and Riverside, Calif. The tree has high yields and bears from year three onwards. The trees are highly tolerant to the Mal secco disease. The variety is further characterized by being genetically seedless. The fruit is well sized and has acceptable rind thickness, acid-sugar ratios and color. The skin has a smooth texture and the fruit stores well. The fruit has an average juice content of 30-40% at harvest. The fruit shape is typically ovoid.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Future Fruit, LLCInventors: Giuseppe Reforgisto Recupero, Giuseppe Russo, Santo Recupero
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Patent number: PP17863Abstract: A new mandarin variety called ‘Tango’ is distinguished by production of fruit that combines mid to late season maturity, moderately large fruit size, very smooth rind texture with a deep orange color, and a rich, sweet flavor. It further distinguishes itself by being very low seeded and easy to peel.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Mikeal L. Roose, Timothy E. Williams
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Patent number: PP18520Abstract: A new and distinct seedless mandarin named ‘Late Seedless Mandarin’ is characterized by late fruit production in April through to late March in the citrus areas of Sicily, Italy and Riverside, Calif. The tree has high yields and bears from year three onwards. It is further characterized by being a triploid and genetically seedless. The seedless fruit is well sized, has a typical mandarin shape (round, flattened) and has acceptable rind thickness with a smooth texture. The fruit has good acid/sugar ratios, has acceptable shipping characteristics, internal and external color is excellent at harvest, and eating quality is excellent. The fruit has an average juice content of about 45% to about 60% at harvest.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Future Fruit, LLCInventors: Giuseppe Reforgiato Recupero, Giuseppe Russo, Santo Recupero
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Patent number: PP18568Abstract: A new and distinct seedless mandarin named ‘Top Mandarin Seedless’ characterized by late bearing in January through to February in the citrus areas of Sicily, Italy and Riverside, Calif. The tree has high yields and bears from years three onwards. It is further characterized by being a triploid and genetically seedless. The fruit is well sized having a typical mandarin shape (round, flattened) and has acceptable rind thickness with a smooth texture. The fruit stores well, and has reddish pigmented flesh, good acid-sugar ratios, and good external color. The fruit has an average juice content of about 40-50% at harvest.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Future Fruit, LLCInventors: Giuseppe Reforgiato Recupero, Giuseppe Russo, Santo Recupero
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Patent number: PP14887Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Citrus plant named ‘Mosquito’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant form; freely branching growth habit; dark red-colored developing leaves; and green and yellow variegated fully expanded leaves.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Witteman + Co.Inventor: Dirck Scholten
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Patent number: PP21356Abstract: A new Mandarin hybrid tree particularly distinguished by having dense foliage, “wilted-leaf” appearance, fruit that is attractive in appearance with excellent eating quality, and upright, vigorous plant habit, obloid tree shape and matures early in central Florida, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventors: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr., William S. Castle, Jude W. Grosser
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Patent number: PP21579Abstract: A new distinct variety of tangerine tree characterized by producing a small to medium size fruit that is mature for harvesting and shipping in mid October about nine to ten days earlier than ‘Clementine’ mandarin and with good flavor.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: Silvestre Arias
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Patent number: PP22649Abstract: ‘FairchildLS’ is a mid-season maturing diploid mandarin that combines medium-large sized fruit of excellent quality and production, with low seed content even in mixed plantings. It would likely be successful in the mid to late-season marketing window that currently has very few low seeded cultivars.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Mikeal L. Roose, Timothy E. Williams
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Patent number: PP23496Abstract: A new cultivar of Citrus tree, ‘Gremoy47’, that is characterized by its cold hardiness and its fruit with few seeds, an easy to peel skin, and a sweet, tart flavor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Green Leaf Nursery Co.Inventors: Ying Doon Moy, Larry Stein
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Patent number: PP23724Abstract: A new and distinct mandarin cultivar which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of OSC 1466 (non-patented)×ORUS 1117-11 (non-patented) is provided. It is distinguished by production of fruit that combines early season maturity, large fruit size, smooth rind texture with deep orange color, and a rich sweet flavor. It further distinguishes itself by being very low seeded and relatively easy to peel.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Thomas G. McCollum, Jack Hearn
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Patent number: PP23743Abstract: ‘KinnowLS’ is a mid- to late-season maturing (depending on climate) diploid mandarin that combines large-sized fruit of excellent quality and production with low seed content even in mixed plantings. It may be successful in the mid-to-late season marketing window that currently has few low-seeded, high quality cultivars.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Mikeal L. Roose, Timothy E. Williams
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Patent number: PP24464Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘WG17’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive fruit of bright orange flesh that peels very easily with a meaty, crunchy texture. The fruit is physically large and tall in height and less oblate in shape. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit that takes ethylene gas without burning.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: GJH LLCInventor: Bill Roe
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Patent number: PP24465Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘WG3’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive fruit that peels easily and dry and can be eaten with little mess. It also has very low seed average of less than 2 seeds per fruit. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit that does not pull very much when ripe until overripe and maintains acid during ripening.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: GJH LLCInventor: Bill Roe
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Patent number: PP24608Abstract: ‘7ELS1’ is a new and distinct lemon tree notable for its high quality fruit with very few or no seeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: 2PH Farms LimitedInventor: Craig Robert Pressler
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Patent number: PP24730Abstract: A new and distinct mandarin variety of Citrus deliciosa Ten. named ‘ODEM’, particularly characterized by easy-peeling, mid-season ripening, high quality flavor, flattened-rounded fruit shape at stalk end, medium size fruit and dark orange-red skin color.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research OrganizationInventors: Nir Carmi, Hanna Neuman-Leshem, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Aliza Vardi, Avraham Elhanati, Yosef Yaniv, Kanonich Yeoshua, Ahuva Daos
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Patent number: PP24778Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis) named ‘Kirkwood Red’. ‘Kirkwood Red’ is notable for its fruit, which has an attractive external blush, intense orange-red flesh, and exceptional taste.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Kirkwood Red TrustInventor: André Potgieter
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Patent number: PP24947Abstract: ‘RHM’ is a new and distinct tangor tree notable for its high quality fruit with rich mandarin flavor.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Royal Honey Pty Ltd ATF Royal Honey IP TrustInventors: Allen Ward Jenkin, Susan Ruth Jenkin
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Patent number: PP25151Abstract: A new red pummelo tree particularly distinguished by producing delicious and juicy red-fleshed fruit in central Florida, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Patent number: PP25454Abstract: ‘JR13’ is a new and distinct grapefruit tree notable for its attractive, seedless fruit.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Leon Esselen
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Patent number: PP25531Abstract: A new cultivar of Citrus tree, ‘Gremoy79’, that is characterized by its cold hardiness and its fruit with few seeds, an easy to peel skin, and a sweet, tart flavor, and its upright rounded plant habit.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery Co.Inventors: Ying Doon Moy, Larry Stein
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Patent number: PP26177Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct seedless, red-fleshed grapefruit-like hybrid, containing extremely low levels of furanocoumarins associated with the “Grapefruit Juice Effect.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
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Patent number: PP27275Abstract: ‘UFR-15’ is a new and distinct diploid hybrid citrus rootstock for improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-15’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Patent number: PP27276Abstract: ‘UFR-6’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-6’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
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Patent number: PP27277Abstract: ‘UFR-1’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-1’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.Inventor: Jude W. Grosser