APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Proposed

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APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION STRAWBERRY Proposed
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
STRAWBERRY
STRAWBERRY
(Fragaria ×ananassa)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawEight’
Driscoll’s Magdalena
09-6501
2009/02/02
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Michael D. Ferguson, Moorpark, California, United States of America
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
Varieties used for comparison: ‘El Dorado’ and ‘Puget Reliance’
Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is positioned at the same level as the foliage whereas it is beneath the
foliage on ‘Puget Reliance’. The stolons on ‘DrisStrawEight’ are absent or very few whereas they are few to medium in
number on both reference varieties. The blistering of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is medium whereas it is strong on ‘El
Dorado’ and absent or weak on ‘Puget Reliance’. The glossiness of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is absent or weak whereas
it is strong on ‘El Dorado’. ‘DrisStrawEight’ has a larger flower diameter than ‘Puget Reliance’. The fruit of
‘DrisStrawEight’ is small to medium size whereas it is large in ‘El Dorado’ and large to very large in ‘Puget Reliance’. The
calyx of ‘DrisStrawEight’ is level with the fruit whereas it is raised on ‘Puget Reliance’. The sepals on the fruit of
‘DrisStrawEight’ are posed outwards whereas they are posed upwards on both reference varieties. The fruit of
‘DrisStrawEight’ has a white core with an absent or small cavity whereas the core is light red with a medium size cavity in
both reference varieties.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, medium to dense foliage, strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of
pubescence
LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, absent or weak glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer length than width, acute base, serrate margin, concave shape in cross-section
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: equal in length and width, small to medium size, conical, very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, weak to medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven
surface
ACHENES: inserted below level of fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, white core, absent or small fruit cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawEight’ arose from the cross ‘Ojai’ (female parent) by ‘Agoura’ (male parent) conducted in
June 2004 in Camarillo County, California, USA. In January 2005, ‘DrisStrawEight’ was initially selected from the seedling
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population based on earliness of production season and total yield. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta
County, California and underwent further propagation and testing for three years at the nursery in Ventura County.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawEight’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
Comparison table for ‘DrisStrawEight’
‘DrisStrawEight’ ‘El Dorado’*
‘Puget Reliance’*
Flower diameter (cm)
mean
2.72
std. deviation
0.29
2.15
0.36
2.68
0.41
*reference varieties
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEight’ (top) with reference varieties ‘El
Dorado’
(centre)
and
‘Puget
Reliance’
(bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEight’ (top) with reference varieties ‘El
Dorado’ (centre) and ‘Puget Reliance’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawEleven’
Driscoll’s Adelaide
09-6504
2009/02/02
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Martin P. Madesko, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Matthew P. Wilson, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America
Michael D. Ferguson, Moorpark, California, United States of America
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
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Varieties used for comparison: ‘Puget Reliance’ and ‘San Juan’
Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is positioned above the foliage whereas it is positioned beneath the
foliage in ‘Puget Reliance’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ have no or very few stolons whereas those of ‘San Juan’ have
many and ‘Puget Reliance’ have a few to medium number. The flower diameter of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is larger than that of
‘San Juan’. The fruit size of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is small whereas it is medium to large in ‘San Juan’ and large to very large
in ‘Puget Reliance’. The band without achenes on the fruit of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is absent or very narrow whereas it is
narrow on ‘San Juan’ and narrow to medium width on ‘Puget Reliance’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawEleven’ is firm whereas the
fruit of ‘San Juan’ is medium firmness and ‘Puget Reliance’ is soft. ‘DrisStrawEleven’ begins flowering and fruiting midseason whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begins early.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, dense to very dense foliage, strong to very strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence
LEAF: small to medium size, dark green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection
PETIOLE: medium length, upwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: equal in length and width, small size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: firm, light red, light red core, absent or small fruit cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety, ‘122J81’ (female parent),
by another unnamed proprietary variety, ‘111H69’ (male parent), conducted in June 2003 in Monterey County, California,
USA. In the summer of 2004, ‘DrisStrawEleven’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high and early
yield, good flavour, post-harvest quality and glossy, attractive fruit. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta
County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2004 to 2008 at the nurseries in Monterey County and
San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawEleven’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
Comparison table for ‘DrisStrawEleven’
‘DrisStrawEleven’ ‘Puget Reliance’*
‘San Juan’*
Flower diameter (cm)
mean
2.98
std. deviation
0.17
2.15
0.35
2.66
0.21
*reference varieties
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ (top) with reference varieties
‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawEleven’ (top) with reference varieties
‘Puget Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawNine’
Driscoll’s Del Rey
09-6502
2009/02/02
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Martin P. Madesko, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
Varieties used for comparison: ‘San Juan’ and ‘Puget Reliance’
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Summary: The growth habit of the plants of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is semi-upright whereas it is upright for both reference
varieties. The plants of ‘DrisStrawNine’ have sparse to medium density of foliage whereas those of ‘San Juan’ have dense
foliage and ‘Puget Reliance’ have dense to very dense foliage. The plant vigour of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is medium whereas it is
strong for ‘San Juan’ and strong to very strong for ‘Puget Reliance’. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is positioned
beneath the foliage whereas it is above the foliage for ‘San Juan’. The stolons on ‘DrisStrawNine’ are few whereas they are
many on ‘San Juan’. The blistering of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is strong whereas it is medium on ‘San Juan’ and absent
or weak on ‘Puget Reliance’. The petiole of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is short whereas it is medium to long on ‘San Juan’ and long to
very long on ‘Puget Reliance’. The calyx of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is larger in diameter than the corolla whereas it is smaller than
the corolla on both reference varieties. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is small to medium size whereas it is large in ‘San Juan’
and large to very large in ‘Puget Reliance’. The band without achenes on the fruit of ‘DrisStrawNine’ is absent or very
narrow whereas it is narrow on ‘San Juan’ and narrow to medium width on ‘Puget Reliance’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawNine’
begin flowering and fruiting late in the season whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begin early.
Description:
PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, sparse to medium density of foliage, medium vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: few, very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence
LEAF: small to medium size, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection
PETIOLE: short, slightly outwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: late
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter larger than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, length equal to width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: late
FRUIT: length equal to width, small to medium size, cordate, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below level of fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, white core, absent or small fruit cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawNine’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety, ‘94J283’ (female parent) by
another unnamed proprietary variety, ‘112H25’ (male parent) conducted in June 2003 in Monterey County, California, USA.
In the summer of 2004, ‘DrisStrawNine’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, compact and
open plant structure, fruit quality and everbearing habit. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Monterey County,
California and subsequently further propagated and tested from 2004 to 2008.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawNine’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawNine’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
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APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
STRAWBERRY
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawNine’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawSeven’
Driscoll’s Monarca
09-6524
2009/03/16
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America
Rodriguez Alcazar Jorge, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United
States of America
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Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’
Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ have dense foliage and strong vigour whereas the plants of ‘Sanibel’ have sparse
to medium density of foliage and medium vigour. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is positioned beneath the foliage
whereas it is positioned above the foliage for ‘Sanibel’. The number of stolons on the plants of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is few
whereas they are absent or very few for ‘Sanibel’ and many for ‘Festival’. The intensity of anthocyanin colouration on the
stolons of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is medium whereas it is absent or very weak on ‘Sanibel’ and very weak on ‘Festival’. The
pubescence on the stolons of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is dense whereas it is absent or sparse on both reference varieties. The
blistering on the leaves of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is strong whereas it is absent or weak on ‘Sanibel’ and medium on ‘Festival’.
The intensity of anthocyanin colouration on the stipules of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is strong to very strong whereas it is weak to
medium on ‘Sanibel’ and medium on ‘Festival’. The flower petals of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ are overlapping whereas they are free
on ‘Sanibel’ and touching on ‘Festival’. The fruit colour of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is orange red whereas it is medium red on
‘Sanibel’ and dark red on ‘Festival’. Excluding the core, the fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is light pink whereas it is light
red on ‘Sanibel’ and dark red on ‘Festival’. The fruit core of ‘DrisStrawSeven’ is white whereas it is light red in ‘Sanibel’
and medium red in ‘Festival’.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: few, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence
LEAF: large, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in cross-section
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter same size as corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: equal in length and width, medium size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: orange red, slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below the fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, same diameter as fruit
FRUIT FLESH: firm, light pink, white core, absent or small cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘77GI’ (female parent) by
the variety ‘Camarillo’ (male parent) conducted in June 2002 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. In June 2003,
‘DrisStrawSeven’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on large fruit size and fruiting cycle. It was
asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing for four
years at the nursery in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawSeven’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96
STRAWBERRY
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96
STRAWBERRY
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
STRAWBERRY
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSeven’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawSix’
Driscoll’s Fort Brooke
09-6510
2009/02/12
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’
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Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is positioned level with the foliage whereas it is positioned above the foliage
for ‘Sanibel’ and below the foliage for ‘Festival’. The number of stolons on the plants of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is a few to medium
in number whereas they are absent or very few on ‘Sanibel’ and many on ‘Festival’. The pubescence on the stolons of
‘DrisStrawSix’ is dense whereas it is absent or sparse on both reference varieties. The flower petals of ‘DrisStrawSix’ are
overlapping whereas they are free on ‘Sanibel’ and touching on ‘Festival’. The colour of the fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawSix’ is
medium red whereas it is light red for ‘Sanibel’ and dark red for ‘Festival’.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, medium to dense foliage, medium to strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: few to medium in number, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence
LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, rounded base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in cross
section
PETIOLE: medium to long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned level with foliage, medium number of flowers, slightly outwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: moderately longer length than width, medium to large size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, weak to medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven
surface
ACHENES: inserted below the fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, light red core, medium to large size cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawSix’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘74G14’ (female parent) by
another unnamed proprietary variety ‘6G158’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2001 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.
In December 2002, ‘DrisStrawSix’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on large fruit size and fruiting
cycle. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California, USA and underwent further propagation
for four years at the nursery in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawSix’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawSix’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawTen’
Driscoll’s Anita
09-6503
2009/02/02
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Martin P. Madesko, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Joanne F. Coss, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
Varieties used for comparison: ‘Puget Reliance’ and ‘San Juan’
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Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawTen’ have medium density of foliage whereas those of ‘Puget Reliance’ have dense to
very dense foliage and ‘San Juan’ have dense. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTen’ is positioned at the same level as the
foliage whereas it is positioned beneath the foliage for ‘Puget Reliance’ and above the foliage for ‘San Juan’.
‘DrisStrawTen’ has no or very few stolons whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ has a few to medium number and ‘San Juan’ has many.
The petiole of ‘DrisStrawTen’ is short whereas it is long to very long on ‘Puget Reliance’ and medium to long on ‘San Juan’.
The fruit size of ‘DrisStrawTen’ is small to medium size whereas it is large to very large for ‘Puget Reliance’ and medium to
large for ‘San Juan’. ‘DrisStrawTen’ begins flowering and fruiting mid-season whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begins early.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, medium density of foliage, medium to strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence
LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, strong blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection
PETIOLE: short, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers, slightly outwards attitude of hairs on
pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter same size as corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: moderately longer than width, small to medium size, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below to level with fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, same diameter as fruit
FRUIT FLESH: soft to medium firmness, light red, light red core, absent or small fruit cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTen’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety, ‘94J283’ (female parent) by
another unnamed proprietary variety ‘112H25’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2003 in Monterey County, California, USA.
In the summer of 2004, ‘DrisStrawTen’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high yield, Verticillium
resistance and its everbearing habit. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and
underwent further propagation and testing from 2004 to 2008 at the nursery in Monterey County, California, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTen’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTen’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
Plant Varieties Journal, July 2015, No. 96
STRAWBERRY
APPLICATIONS UNDER EXAMINATION
STRAWBERRY
Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTen’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’
Diamond
13-7996
2013/04/11
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Matthias Vitten, Aptos, California, United States of America
Carlos D. Fear, West Malling, United Kingdom
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Varieties used for comparison: ‘San Juan’ and ‘Puget Reliance’
Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is positioned above the
foliage for ‘San Juan’. ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ has a few to medium number of stolons whereas ‘San Juan’ has many. The
blistering of the leaves of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is strong whereas it is medium on ‘San Juan’ and absent or weak on ‘Puget
Reliance’. The intensity of anthocyanin colouration of the stipules of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is strong to very strong whereas
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it is medium for ‘San Juan’. The calyx attachment of the fruit of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is inserted whereas it is level with the
fruit of ‘San Juan’ and raised on ‘Puget Reliance’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ is firm to very firm whereas it is of
medium firmness for ‘San Juan’ and soft for ‘Puget Reliance’. ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ begins flowering and fruiting late in the
season whereas ‘Puget Reliance’ begins early.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, dense to very dense foliage, strong to very strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: few to medium in number, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence
LEAF: large, dark green on upper side, strong blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, acute base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in cross
section
PETIOLE: long to very long, upwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: late season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: late season
FRUIT: equal in length and width, large, conical, very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below the fruit surface
CALYX: inserted attachment, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: firm to very firm, light red, light red core, absent or small cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘89J167’ (female
parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘283M52’ (male parent) conducted in April 2005 in Kent, England, United
Kingdom. In June 2007, ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, fruit size,
fruit shape, flavour, shelf life and fruiting season. It was asexually propagated and underwent further propagation and testing
from 2007 to 2012 in Kent, England, United Kingdom.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Puget
Reliance’ (centre) and ‘San Juan’ (bottom)
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Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawTwelve’
Driscoll’s Alafia
10-6804
2010/01/11
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America
Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute
propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are
granted for the variety.
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Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’
Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ have medium density of foliage and vigour whereas the plants of ‘Festival’ have
dense to very dense foliage and strong to very strong vigour. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is positioned beneath
the foliage whereas it is positioned above the foliage for ‘Sanibel’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ have no or very few
stolons whereas those of ‘Festival’ have many. The petiole of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is short to medium length whereas that of
‘Festival’ is long. The flower petals of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ are overlapping whereas they are free on ‘Sanibel’ and touching
on ‘Festival’. The calyx attachment of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is level with the fruit whereas it is inserted in the fruit for ‘Sanibel’.
The attitude of the sepals of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is outwards whereas it is upwards on ‘Festival’. Excluding the core, the fruit
flesh of ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is orange red whereas it is light red for ‘Sanibel’ and dark red for ‘Festival’. The fruit cavity of
‘DrisStrawTwelve’ is large whereas it is medium size in ‘Sanibel’ and small in ‘Festival’.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, medium density of foliage, medium vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of
pubescence
LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer than width, obtuse base, serrate margin, concave shape in cross-section
PETIOLE: short to medium length, slightly outwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, medium number of flowers, slightly outwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: equal in length and width, medium-large to large, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below to level with the fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: medium to firm, orange red, light red core, large cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ arose from the cross of the variety ‘Sanibel’ (female parent) by the variety
‘Bonaire’ (male parent) conducted in April 2004 in Ventura County, California, USA. In December 2004, ‘DrisStrawTwelve’
was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield, fruit size, fruit shape and shipping quality. It was asexually
propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing from 2004 to
2008 in Hillsborough, Florida, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014 growing
season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety consisted
of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced approximately
30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured characteristics
were based on 10 measurements.
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwelve’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
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Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’
Driscoll’s Pilgrim
12-7713
2011/10/04 (priority claimed)
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America
Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’
Summary: The density of foliage on the plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is sparse whereas it is dense to very dense for
‘Festival’. The plant vigour of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is weak whereas it is medium for ‘Sanibel’ and strong to very strong
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for ‘Festival’. The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is above the foliage
for ‘Sanibel’. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ have no or very few stolons whereas ‘Festival’ have many. The petiole of
‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is short whereas it is medium length on ‘Sanibel’ and long on ‘Festival’. The intensity of
anthocyanin colouration on the stipules of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is strong to very strong whereas it is weak to medium on
‘Sanibel’ and medium on ‘Festival’. The petal arrangement of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is overlapping whereas that of
‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’ are free and touching respectively. The fruit length in relation to the width of
‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is equal whereas the fruit is much longer than it is wide for ‘Festival’. The calyx attachment of
‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is level with the fruit with an upwards attitude of sepals whereas that of ‘Sanibel’ is inserted in the
fruit with an outwards attitude of sepals. The fruit flesh of ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ is light red whereas it is dark red for
‘Festival’.
Description:
PLANT: semi-upright growth habit, sparse density of foliage, weak vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of
pubescence
LEAF: small to medium size, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection
PETIOLE: short, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: strong to very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, few to medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter same size as corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: equal in length and width, medium size, conical, very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted level with fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, upwards attitude of sepals, same size as diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, light red, light red core, medium size cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘3M44’ (female
parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘50L174’ (male parent) conducted in January 2006 in Hillsborough County,
Florida, USA. In December 2007, ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on yield,
fruit size, fruit shape, flavour, shelf life and fruiting season. It was asexually propagated and underwent further propagation
and testing from 2007 to 2011 in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014
growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety
consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced
approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured
characteristics were based on 10 measurements.
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ (top) with reference varieties ‘Festival’
(centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ (top)
‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
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varieties
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ (top)
‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
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Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
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reference
varieties
‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’
Driscoll’s Marquis
12-7711
2011/10/07 (priority claimed)
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Terrance C. Moran, Ojai, California, United States of America
Michael D. Ferguson, Moorpark, California, United States of America
Varieties used for comparison: ‘El Dorado’ and ‘DrisStrawEight’
Summary: The inflorescence of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ is positioned beneath the foliage whereas it is positioned level with
the foliage for both reference varieties. The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ have very few stolons whereas those of ‘El
Dorado’ have a few to medium number. The margins of the terminal leaflet of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ are serrate whereas
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they are serrate and crenate on ‘El Dorado’. The fruit of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ is large whereas it is small to medium size
for ‘DrisStrawEight’. The fruit cavity of ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ is medium to large whereas it is absent or small in
‘DrisStrawEight’.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, dense foliage, strong vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: very few, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density of pubescence
LEAF: medium to large, medium green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: much longer than width, acute base, serrate margin, concave shape in cross-section
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned beneath foliage, few to medium number of flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: overlapping, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid-season
FRUIT: moderately longer than width, large, conical, narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted below fruit surface
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, upwards to outwards attitude of sepals, much larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: medium firmness, medium red, light red core, medium to large fruit cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ arose from the cross of ‘DrisStrawEight’ (female parent) by an unnamed
proprietary variety ‘10L297’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2006 in Ventura County, California, USA. In January 2007,
‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high yield, fruit size and sweet flavour.
It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and underwent further propagation and testing
from 2007 to 2011 at the nursery in Ventura County, California, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014
growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety
consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced
approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured
characteristics were based on 10 measurements.
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ (top) with reference varieties
‘DrisStrawEight’ (centre) and ‘El Dorado’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentySeven’ (top) with reference varieties
‘DrisStrawEight’ (centre) and ‘El Dorado’ (bottom)
Proposed denomination:
Trade name:
Application number:
Application date:
Applicant:
Agent in Canada:
Breeder:
‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’
Driscoll’s Phoebe
12-7712
2011/10/04 (priority claimed)
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Watsonville, California, United States of America
Expert Agriculture Team Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia
Philip J. Stewart, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Esther J. Pullen, Valrico, Florida, United States of America
Kristie L. Gilford, Dover, Florida, United States of America
Bruce D. Mowrey, Watsonville, California, United States of America
Varieties used for comparison: ‘Sanibel’ and ‘Festival’
Summary: The plants of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ have sparse density of foliage with weak to medium vigour whereas the
plants of ‘Festival’ have dense to very dense foliage with strong to very strong vigour. The inflorescence of
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‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is positioned above the foliage whereas it is positioned beneath the foliage for ‘Festival’. The plants
of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ have no or very few stolons whereas those of ‘Festival’ have many. The inflorescence of
‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ has many to very many flowers whereas that of ‘Sanibel’ has medium to many and ‘Festival’ has a
medium number. The petal arrangement on the flowers of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is free whereas it is touching for
‘Festival’. The fruit firmness of ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is soft to medium whereas it is firm for ‘Sanibel’. The fruit cavity of
‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ is medium to large whereas it is absent or small in ‘Festival’.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, sparse foliage, weak to medium vigour, day neutral type
STOLONS: absent or very few, absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, absent or sparse density of
pubescence
LEAF: medium size, medium green on upper side, absent or weak blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than width, obtuse base, serrate and crenate margin, concave shape in crosssection
PETIOLE: medium length, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FLOWERING: mid to late season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, many to very many flowers, upwards attitude of hairs on pedicel
FLOWER: calyx diameter smaller than corolla, stamens present
PETALS: free, equal in length and width, white
TIME OF BEGINNING OF FRUIT RIPENING: mid to late season
FRUIT: moderately longer than width, medium to large, conical, absent or very narrow band without achenes
FRUIT SKIN: medium red, even or very slightly uneven colour, medium glossiness, even or very slightly uneven surface
ACHENES: inserted level with fruit surface
CALYX: attachment inserted, outwards attitude of sepals, slightly larger than diameter of fruit
FRUIT FLESH: soft to medium firmness, medium red, light red core, medium to large fruit cavity
Origin and Breeding: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ arose from the cross of the unnamed proprietary variety ‘1M16’ (female
parent) by another unnamed proprietary variety ‘87K286’ (male parent) conducted in June, 2006 in Hillsborough County,
Florida, USA. In December 2007, ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ was initially selected from the seedling population based on high
yield, fruit size and medium sweetness. It was asexually propagated at Driscoll Nursery in Shasta County, California and
underwent further propagation and testing from 2007 to 2011 in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.
Tests and Trials: Trials for ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ were conducted in Chilliwack, British Columbia during the 2014
growing season. The plots were planted in the spring of 2013 in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Each variety
consisted of 3 replicates/variety with 5 plants per replicate (for a total of 15 plants of each variety). Plants were spaced
approximately 30 centimetres between plants in the row and spaced approximately 2.5 metres apart between rows. Measured
characteristics were based on 10 measurements.
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ (top) with reference varieties
‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
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Strawberry: ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ (top) with reference varieties
‘Festival’ (centre) and ‘Sanibel’ (bottom)
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