ASF218
| Denomination: | 'ASF218' |
|---|---|
| Trade name: | Ava Blush |
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Angus Soft Fruits Ltd. East Seaton Arbroath Angus DD11 5SD United Kingdom |
| Breeder: |
David Griffiths, Angus Soft Fruits Ltd., Angus, United Kingdom |
| Agent in Canada: |
Bereskin & Parr 40 King Street West 40th floor Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y2 Canada Tel: 416-364-7311 |
| Application Date: | 2020-04-14 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2020-04-14 |
| Application Number: | 20-10142 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2022-02-04 |
| Certificate Number: | 6521 |
| Exemption from compulsory licensing: | Yes |
| Expiry date for exemption from compulsory licensing: | 2024-02-04 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2042-02-04 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Flamenco' and 'CIR 104'
Summary: The fruit of 'ASF218' is medium firm whereas the fruit of 'Flamenco' is firm to very firm. The fruit of 'ASF218' is moderately shorter than wide whereas the fruit of 'CIR 104' is moderately longer than wide.
Description:
PLANT: day neutral bearing type, semi-upright growth habit, medium density of foliage, medium to strong vigour
STOLONS: medium to many, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, dense pubescence
PETIOLE: medium to long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: very weak to weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: medium to large, dark green on upper side, medium blistering, medium glossiness on upper side, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, obtuse base, serrate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins very early to early
INFLORESCENCE: positioned above foliage, few to medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: horizontal attitude of hairs
FLOWER: calyx larger than corolla, small to medium diameter, touching petal arrangement, stamens present
PETAL: length equal to width, white on inner side
CALYX: attachment is level with surface of fruit, diameter same size as fruit, medium adherence to fruit, outwards attitude of sepals
FRUIT: begins ripening very early to early, moderately shorter than wide, medium to large, conical shape, very slight to slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, very narrow to narrow width of band without achenes,
FRUIT SURFACE: dark red, slightly uneven colour, strong glossiness, slightly uneven surface, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium to firm, dark red, medium red core, medium sized cavity
Origin & Breeding History: ASF218' originated from a controlled cross conducted in 2011 between two proprietary parents at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. One seedling, designated as 'ASF218', was selected in 2011 from the resulting progeny based on berry size, appearance, flavour, yield, and disease resistance.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'ASF218' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2017/1402, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany from 2018 to 2019.
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Strawberry: 'ASF218'
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Strawberry: 'ASF218'
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