DrisStrawSixtyTwo

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 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' have inflorescences positioned above the foliage whereas the plants of 'Ventana' have inflourescences positioned at the same level with the foliage. The stolon of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' has a weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration whereas that of 'Ventana' has a medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration. The leaf of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' is medium to large whereas the leaf of 'Driscoll El Dorado' is large. The leaf of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' has a medium degree of blistering whereas those of the reference varieties have a strong degree of blistering. The leaf of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' has absent or weak glossiness whereas that of 'Driscoll El Dorado' has strong glossiness. The fruit of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' is moderately longer than wide whereas the fruit of 'Ventana' is much longer than wide. The fruit of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' is medium red whereas the fruit of both reference varieties are orange red. The calyx attachment for 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' is positioned level with fruit while it is raised on the fruit for 'Driscoll El Dorado'. The calyx of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' has a strong adherence to the fruit whereas the calyx of 'Ventana' has a weak adherence to the fruit. The calyx of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' is slightly larger in diameter than the fruit whereas the calyx for 'Driscoll El Dorado' is slightly smaller in diameter than the fruit. 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' has fruit with whitish flesh whereas 'Ventana' has fruit with light red flesh.

Description:

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

PETIOLE: medium to long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: very strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to large, medium green upper side, medium degree of blistering, absent or weak glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, acute base, crenate margin, straight in cross-section

FLOWERING: begins early
INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, medium to many flowers
PEDICEL: horizontal attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, large diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white inner side

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

Origin & Breeding History: 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' originated from a cross conducted in 2008. The cross was made between the proprietary female parent '73P176' and the proprietary male parent designated '107P249'. A single plant was selected for asexual propagation in 2012 in Tapalpa, Mexico based on yield, fruit size, flavour, and shelf-life.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2018/2185, 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: 'DrisStrawSixtyTwo'