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Jack Miller

Pepper

Denomination: 'Jack Miller'
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Applicant/Holder: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Burgemeester Crezeelaan 40
Postbus 40, 2678 ZG
De Lier
2678 KX
Netherlands
Breeder: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., De Lier, Netherlands
Agent in Canada: Rijk Zwaan Canada Ltd.
1008 Mersea Road 7
Leamington, Ontario
N8H 3V8
Canada
Tel: +1 519 322 0442
Application Date: 2019-06-21
Provisional Protection:: 2019-10-10
Application Number: 19-10022
Grant of Rights Date: 2022-05-12
Certificate Number: 6586
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2042-05-12

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Raptor'

Summary: The anthocyanin colouration of the stem nodes of 'Jack Miller' is of medium to strong intensity while that of 'Raptor' is of medium intensity. The leaf blade margin of 'Jack Miller' has weak to medium undulation while that of 'Raptor' has weak undulation. In cross-section, the leaf of 'Jack Miller' is moderately concave while the leaf of 'Raptor' is flat to moderately concave. The fruit apex of 'Jack Miller' is moderately depressed, but deeper than that of 'Raptor', which is also moderately depressed.

Description:

SEEDLING: anthocyanin colouration of hypocotyl present

PLANT: medium height, no shortened internodes in upper part, medium length internodes on primary side shoots

STEM: medium length, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, medium density hairiness of nodes

LEAF BLADE: medium to long, medium to broad, medium to dark green on upper side, ovate shape, weak to medium degree of undulation of margin, medium to strong blistering, moderately concave profile in cross-section, medium degree of glossiness on upper side

FLOWERING: begins mid-season
PEDUNCLE: semi-drooping attitude
FLOWER: anthocyanin colouration of anther present

STALK: medium length, medium to thick
CALYX: non enveloping aspect
FRUIT: medium to dark green skin before maturity, no anthocyanin colouration before maturity, drooping attitude, short to medium length, broad to very broad diameter, medium length to diameter ratio, square shape in longitudinal section, angular shape in cross-section (at level of placenta), absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp (at basal part), absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp (excluding basal part), smooth or very slightly wrinkled surface, medium orange at maturity, medium degree of glossiness, shallow to medium depth stalk cavity, moderately depressed apex, medium depth interloculary grooves, equally three and four locules, medium to thick flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, matures early to mid-season

DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Tobamovirus pathotypes 0, 1, 1-2 and 1-2-3 present; no resistance to Potato Virus Y pathotypes 0, 1, and 1-2 or Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus race P0

Origin & Breeding History: 'Jack Miller' (breeder's reference 35-1177 RZ) originated from a controlled cross conducted between two proprietary lines in June 2015 in De Lier, Netherlands. From the resulting progeny, the hybrid orange sweet pepper variety 'Jack Miller' was selected in September 2016 for its plant vigour, fruit quality, yield, and resistance to Tobamovirus.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Jack Miller' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS1899, purchased from the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2019 and 2020.

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Jack Miller
Pepper: 'Jack Miller'

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Jack Miller
Pepper: 'Jack Miller'

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Jack Miller
Pepper: 'Jack Miller'

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