DrisStrawSixtyOne

Strawberry

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.

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Ventana' and 'Driscoll El Dorado'

Summary: The plants of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' have medium density foliage whereas the plants of both reference varieties have dense foliage. The leaf of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is medium sized whereas the leaf of 'Driscoll El Dorado' is large. The terminal leaflet of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is equally long as wide where that of 'Driscoll El Dorado' is much longer than wide. The fruit of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is much longer than wide whereas the fruit of 'Driscoll El Dorado' is moderately shorter than wide. The fruit of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is large with a slightly uneven surface whereas the fruit of 'Ventana' is very large with an even or slightly uneven surface. The attachment of the calyx for 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is level with the fruit whereas the attachment of the calyx for 'Driscoll El Dorado' is raised above the fruit. The fruit of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is firm with an outwards attitude of sepals whereas the fruit of 'Driscoll El Dorado' is of medium firmness with a downwards attitude of sepals. The diameter of the calyx is slightly larger than the diameter of the fruit for 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' whereas the diameter of the calyx is the same size as the fruit for 'Ventana'.

Description:

PLANT: partially remontant bearing type, upright growth habit, medium density foliage, medium vigour
STOLONS: medium number, strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium density pubescence

PETIOLE: medium length, slightly outwards attitude of hairs
STIPULE: medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium size, medium green upper side, medium degree of blistering, strong glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: length equal to width, acute base, crenate margin, concave in cross-section

FLOWERING: begins mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, many flowers
PEDICEL: horizontal attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, medium diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, greenish white inner side

CALYX: attachment level with fruit, diameter slightly larger than fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, strong adherence to fruit
FRUIT: begins ripening early, much longer than wide, large, conical shape, none or very slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, firm, absent or small sized cavity
FRUIT SURFACE: medium orange, even or very slightly uneven colour distribution, medium glossiness, slightly uneven, absent or very narrow band without achenes, achenes positioned above surface
FRUIT FLESH: light red, light red core

Origin & Breeding History: 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' originated from a cross conducted in June 2011. The cross was made between the proprietary female parent '107P238' and the male parent 'DrisStrawSeventeen'. A single plant was selected for asexual propagation in 2012 in Tangancicuaro, Mexico based on fruit flavour, fruit size, and shelf-life. Further propagation and testing was conducted from 2012 to 2017.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'DrisStrawSixtyOne' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2018/2149, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office, in Angers, France. The trials were conducted at the Escaroupim Studies Center - Agricultura, Florestas E Desenvolvimento Rural, in Portugal from 2019 to 2020.

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Strawberry: 'DrisStrawSixtyOne'