The present invention provides methods for obtaining plants that exhibit useful traits by perturbation of plastid function in plant rootstocks and grafting the rootstocks to scions. Methods for identifying genetic loci that provide for useful traits in plants and plants produced with those loci are also provided. In addition, plants that exhibit the useful traits, parts of the plants including seeds, and products of the plants are provided as well as methods of using the plants. Recombinant DNA vectors and transgenic plants comprising those vectors that provide for plastid perturbation are also provided.

A new and distinct variety of commercial strawberry plant (Fragaria x ananassa Duchense) named NCS 10-038 substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its very high yields, mid-season (peak harvest weeks 15-18) fruit ripening with the fruit having a medium size, good flavor, conical to wedge shape, and being of a good quality with very good flesh firmness and good skin toughness. NCS 10-038 has fair to good firmness and is suitable for pick your own and local sales.

Described is a new and distinct strawberry variety with varietal denomination Plared 1075. The new variety is characterized by a combination of traits which include, medium vigor plant, upright plant growth habit, and production of medium-size, conical-shaped and firm fruit. Plared 1075 is a self-fertile variety.

Described is a new and distinct strawberry variety with varietal denomination Plared 1075. The new variety is characterized by a combination of traits which include, medium vigor plant, upright plant growth habit, and production of medium-size, conical-shaped and firm fruit. Plared 1075 is a self-fertile variety.

Described is a new and distinct strawberry variety with varietal denomination Plared 15105. The new variety is characterized by a combination of traits which include, medium vigor plants having a semi-upright growth habit, fully remontant, and producing large-size, conical-shaped and firm fruit. Plared 15105 is a self-fertile variety.

A new and distinct variety of commercial strawberry plant (Fragaria x ananassa Duchense) named NCS 10-038 substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its very high yields, mid-season (peak harvest weeks 15-18) fruit ripening with the fruit having a medium size, good flavor, conical to wedge shape, and being of a good quality with very good flesh firmness and good skin toughness. NCS 10-038 has fair to good firmness and is suitable for pick your own and local sales.

A new and distinct cultivar of Strawberry plant named FS 1705, characterized by its compact, upright to semi-upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; early and uniform fruit ripening; medium to large-sized conical fruits that are glossy and orange red in color; pleasant fruit aroma and sweet taste; and excellent fruit postharvest longevity.

A new and distinct Fragaria x ananassa plant named Falco which is characterized by the combination of mid-season short-day fruiting, a high yield of fruit, very large bright red and glossy fruit, firm fruit, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

A new and distinct Fragaria x ananassa plant named Bravura which is characterized by the combination of excellent resistance to Phytophthora cactorum root rotting disease, very early short-day fruiting, large orange-red fruit with a pleasing sweet flavor, very firm fruit, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named Dickens primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by strong vigor, high resistance to replant diseases, fruit equally broad and long, wide rounded conical fruit shape, large primary fruit with a small internal cavity, uniformly large secondary and tertiary fruit, high fruit numbers per fruiting lateral and plant, flat calyx and intense red fruit color externally and internally.