Strawberry Patents (Class PLT/208)
  • Publication number: 20150195978
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-3.222’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-3.222’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large, conical fruit with medium to strong gloss and very good flavor, medium to small plant size, small, medium green foliage that is slightly flat to concave in cross section, and short fruiting trusses that are short and held beneath the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150195977
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRIZE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRIZE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, small fruit size and very uniform fruit shape and color, medium to large plant size, medium to large foliage with medium green color, strongly concave foliage typically lacking gloss, and medium length fruiting trusses which are typically held level with to beneath the foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150195979
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-6.2036’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-6.2036’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium fruit size that is red in color, cordiform in shape with medium to strong gloss and very good flavor, seeds that tend to be level with to below the surface, medium to large plant size, with medium to dark green foliage, and medium to long fruiting trusses that are generally held even with the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: STEPHEN M. ACKERMAN, STEVEN D. NELSON, MICHAEL D. NELSON
  • Publication number: 20150195980
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-3.219’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-3.219’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to small, uniform fruit that is very glossy and firm, medium plant size that is dense with strong vigor, medium to dark green foliage, and medium to large foliage with medium to strong interveinal blistering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150173280
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtySeven’ particularly characterized by a vigorous plant bearing medium red fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Raquel Cervantes, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Publication number: 20150128318
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Lucia.’ This new short day strawberry variety is characterized by very vigorous plants which produce long conical fruit of uniform shape and size, which has an exceptional, sweet strawberry flavor, and a very desirable lighter red exterior color. The variety is fully remontant in coastal areas of California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: Lassen Canyon Nursery
    Inventor: Jimmy Haig Bagdasarian
  • Publication number: 20150101090
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawForty’ particularly characterized by a vigorous plant bearing dark red, glossy fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Esther Kibbe, Philip J. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20150096086
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtySix’ particularly characterized by a very vigorous plant bearing large, conic shaped fruit having an early harvest maturity is disclosed:
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Publication number: 20150096087
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyOne’ particularly characterized by a dense plant bearing dark red fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Renae Robertson, Joanne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Agustin M. Renteria, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Publication number: 20150059029
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3024’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3024’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its uniform fruit shape, very large fruit size, excellent fruit flavor, medium to dark green foliage, and heavy petiole pubescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Publication number: 20150059030
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.367’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.367’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, firm to very firm flesh, early season fruit production, strong interveinal blistering and small petiolule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Publication number: 20150020249
    Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry variety, Fragaria×ananassa, cv. “Dream” is characterized by a red to dark red fruit color, a large fruit size, an open density, and a medium vigor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20150020247
    Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry variety, Fragaria×ananassa, cv. “Deluxe” is characterized by an orange red fruit color, a fruit shape that ranges from round to conical, a medium leaf size, and a medium green color of the upper side of the leaf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20150020248
    Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry variety, Fragaria×ananassa, cv. “Sahara” is characterized by an early time of flowering, an early time of ripening, an orange red fruit flesh color, a terminal leaflet length to width ratio that is longer than broad, and a terminal leaflet base shape that is acute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20140359905
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 05-107’ and ‘FL 02-58’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida127’, is distinguished by its ability to produce consistently high yields of large and moderately firm, brightly colored fruit that are exceptionally sweet in flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler
  • Publication number: 20140352011
    Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry variety, Fragaria×ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier, cv. ‘Safari’ is characterized by a position of the inflorescence that appears level with the foliage, larger size of calyx relative to corolla, and abundant production of orange red colored, conical shaped, and medium firm fruit, which appears to be characterized by medium fruit size, and early time of flowering and ripening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Plantas de Navarra S.A.
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20140331369
    Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry variety, Fragaria ananassa, cv. ‘Amandine’ is characterized by a position of the inflorescence that appears above the foliage, same size of calyx relative to corolla, and abundant production of dark red colored, cordiform shaped, and medium firm fruit, which appears to be characterized by large fruit size, and early time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruits).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Darbonne Pepiniere, SAS
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20140325716
    Abstract: ‘Merced’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Merced’ is similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, less vigorous plant, and lighter colored fruit. It is also similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542) but having a more compact plant, later fruiting, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Publication number: 20140298549
    Abstract: A new and distinct short day Mediterranean cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘SSL 93’ that is characterized by its upright, semi-compact and dense growth habit, its conical to cordate shaped berries that are uniformly large to medium in size, its berries with very firm skin and moderately juicy, soft flesh, its berries that are highly glossy and bright medium orange-red in color, its moderately vigorous growth with substantial fruit yield, its short day fruiting habit with early season production, its excellent tolerance to fruit skin damage caused by bruising, its moderate to heavy petiole pubescence, and its tolerance to botrytis and slight susceptibility to Podosphaera leucotricha (powdery mildew) and Phytophtora cactorum (crown rot).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Edward Vinson Limited
    Inventors: Peter Edward Vinson, Ilona Eva McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20140230112
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyEight’ particularly characterized by fully everbearing, vigorous, high yielding plants with firm, medium red fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Publication number: 20140230111
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyFive’ particularly characterized by high yield, long shelf life, and medium red berries with sweet flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias D. VITTEN, Carlos D. FEAR, Abigail JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20140230113
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyNine’ particularly characterized by a fully everbearing plant having conic shaped fruit and resistance to Verticillium wilt is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias D, Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Abigail Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140157465
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘TRIUMPH’. This new strawberry plant named ‘TRIUMPH’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size, occasional fourth leaflet per tri-foliate, moderate to heavy petiole pubescence, medium to long fruiting trusses, and very attractive, medium-sized berry with good gloss, even red color and conical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140096295
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RED MERLIN’. The variety is characterized by its red fruit color, conical fruit shape, medium fruit size, early time of ripening, not remontant bearing, and flat globose plant habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Redeva Ltd.
    Inventors: Eva Izsak, Ronald John McNicol
  • Publication number: 20140096296
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named ‘Herriot’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by strong vigor, longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in-shape between primary and secondary fruit, reflexed calyx, bright red fruit color, glossy fruit skin and highly pigmented petioles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Cornell University
    Inventor: Courtney A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20140075619
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyThree’ particularly characterized by large, orange-red colored, very glossy fruit with sweet flavor is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear
  • Publication number: 20140075620
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyFour’ particularly characterized by a very early harvest maturity, medium sized fruit, and very glossy fruit with sweet flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Raúl Fernández Sánchez
  • Publication number: 20140068826
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named ‘Walker’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in shape between primary and secondary fruit, reflexed calyx, dark red-purple fruit color and glossy fruit skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Courtney A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20140047598
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fragaria L. named ‘MURANO’, characterized by the description herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: C.I.V.-CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI-SOCIETÁ CONSORTILE A.R.L
    Inventor: C.I.V.-CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI-SOCIETÁ CONSORTILE A.R.L
  • Publication number: 20140047597
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fragaria L. named ‘ZAFIR’, characterized by the description herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: C.I.V.- CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI - SOCIETÁ CONSORTILE A R.L
    Inventor: C.I.V.- CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI - SOCIETÁ CONSORTILE A R.L
  • Publication number: 20140026266
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ particularly characterized by large fruit with sweet, juicy flavor, conic shape and dark red color is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Publication number: 20140020143
    Abstract: A new and distinct short-day strawberry cultivar is provided. Attractive semi-early ripening bright red primarily conical fruit having a firm flesh is formed in good yields. Additionally, some fruit having a forked tip commonly is produced in a lesser yield. White inflorescence is formed on a semi-early basis that commonly is disposed slightly above the foliage. A calyx commonly is displayed having a diameter when open that is generally smaller than the diameter of the open corolla. A dense upright generally globose growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Nicola Tufaro
  • Publication number: 20140020144
    Abstract: A new and distinct short-day strawberry cultivar is provided. Attractive early-ripening substantially uniform bright red conical fruit having a firm flesh is formed in good yields. White inflorescence is formed on an early basis that is disposed at approximately the same level as the foliage. A calyx commonly is displayed that is smaller than the corolla when open. A dense upright globular growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Nicola Tufaro
  • Patent number: PP24317
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyOne’ particularly characterized by large fruit with sweet juicy flavor, conic shape and full red glossy color is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP24332
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fragaria plant ‘BBB PO 01’ characterized by its berries that are white with red achenes, firmer than is typical of other cultivars with white colored fruit, very juicy, and highly aromatic with a perfume-like fragrance with a pleasing flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Beekers Berries Breeding BV
    Inventor: Johannes Adrianus Petrus de Jongh
  • Patent number: PP24333
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ particularly characterized by large fruit with sweet, juicy flavor, conic shape and dark red color is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP24394
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant ‘Mayflower’ characterized by its firm berries that are tolerant to rain, and bright red in color and by its vigorous growth habit with tolerance to Phytophthora cactorum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: East Mailing Research
    Inventor: David W. Simpson
  • Patent number: PP24395
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyFour’ particularly characterized by a very early harvest maturity, medium sized fruit, and very glossy fruit with sweet flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Raúl Fernández Sánchez
  • Patent number: PP24511
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cristina’ particularly characterized by high adaptability to non-fumigated soil, very late ripening, very large fruit with good taste, and high productivity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hargreaves Plants Limited
    Inventors: Bruno Mezzetti, Franco Capocasa
  • Patent number: PP24532
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Romina’ particularly characterized by high adaptability to non-fumigated soil, very early ripening, good taste with high sweetness, high firmness and shelf life, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hargreaves Plants Limited
    Inventors: Bruno Mezzetti, Franco Capocasa
  • Patent number: PP24533
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyThree’ particularly characterized by large, orange-red colored, very glossy fruit with sweet flavor is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP24612
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named ‘Walker’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in shape between primary and secondary fruit, reflexed calyx, dark red-purple fruit color and glossy fruit skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Courtney A. Weber
  • Patent number: PP24745
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyFive’ particularly characterized by high yield, long shelf life, and medium red berries with sweet flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Abigail Johnson
  • Patent number: PP25223
    Abstract: This invention relates to new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘Sweet Sunrise’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its early ripening and its medium-large, conical fruit that have outstanding processing characteristics including deep red internal and external color, sweet flavor, and very easy calyx removal, as well as vigorous, productive plants that are tolerant to biotic and abiotic stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Chad E Finn
  • Patent number: PP25300
    Abstract: This invention relates to new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘Charm’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by it medium-large fruit that have outstanding processing characteristics including deep red internal and external color, sweet flavor, and very easy calyx removal, as well as vigorous, productive plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Chad E Finn
  • Patent number: PP25436
    Abstract: ‘Merced’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Merced’ is similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, less vigorous plant, and lighter colored fruit. It is also similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542) but having a more compact plant, later fruiting, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Patent number: PP25574
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 05-107’ and ‘FL 02-58’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida127’, is distinguished by its ability to produce consistently high yields of large and moderately firm, brightly colored fruit that are exceptionally sweet in flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler
  • Patent number: PP25637
    Abstract: A new and distinct short-day strawberry cultivar is provided. Attractive semi-early ripening bright red primarily conical fruit having a firm flesh is formed in good yields. Additionally, some fruit having a forked tip commonly is produced in a lesser yield. White inflorescence is formed on a semi-early basis that commonly is disposed slightly above the foliage. A calyx commonly is displayed having a diameter when open that is generally smaller than the diameter of the open corolla. A dense upright generally globose growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: NOVA SIRI GENETICS S.R.L.
    Inventor: Nicola Tufaro
  • Patent number: PP25698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtySix’ particularly characterized by a very vigorous plant bearing large, conic shaped fruit having an early harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP25747
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawForty’ particularly characterized by a vigorous plant bearing dark red, glossy fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Esther Kibbe, Philip J. Stewart