Strawberry Plant Named 'Plared 15105'

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. A new and distinct strawberry variety substantially as shown and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS

[0021] The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the new variety, designated 15.04R.199 in the illustrations, including fruit, foliage and flower, in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make in color illustrations of this character.

[0022] The plants depicted in the drawings were planted September 24 at the farm of La Mogalla in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain (about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation).

[0023] Photographs were taken March-April (about March 25 and April 25) when there was a minimum temperature of about 10 to 12 C. and a maximum temperature of about 22 to 24 C.

[0024] FIG. 1 shows several plants of the new variety having several medium red colored and conical shape fruits.

[0025] FIG. 2 shows several plants of the new variety which exhibit a semi-upright habit, a medium density plant and the position of the inflorescence at the same level as the foliage.

[0026] FIG. 3 shows the upper side of a complete leaf of the new variety. The leaf color of the upper side is RHS green near 141 B to 141 A.

[0027] FIG. 4 shows the underside of a complete leaf of the new variety. The leaf color of underside is RHS Green near 143 B to 143 A.

[0028] FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show the upper side and the underside, respectively, of the terminal leaflet of the new variety. The obtuse shape of the base can be observed.

[0029] FIG. 7 shows several flowers of the new variety.

[0030] FIG. 8 shows several petals of the new variety: the upper side is represented by the two petals on the left, and the underside is represented by the two petals on the right.

[0031] FIG. 9 shows the upper side and underside of typical sepals of the new variety. The upper side is represented by the two sepals on the left, RHS Green near 139 B to 139 A, and the underside is represented by the two sepals on the right, RHS Green near 143 B to 143 A.

[0032] FIG. 10 shows typical fruit of the new variety whole, sliced and in cross section, illustrating the typical medium red fruit color (RHS Red near 44 A to 45 B), the typical orange red flesh coloration (RHS Orange-Red near 34 B to 34 A) lightening toward the center, with an absent or small hollow center.

[0033] FIG. 11 shows several typical fruits of the new variety illustrating the typical conical shape and medium red fruit color (RHS Red near 44 A to 45 B).

[0034] FIG. 12 shows several typical fruits of the new variety in cross section illustrating the typical orange red flesh coloration (RHS Orange-Red near 34 B to 34 A) lightening toward the center, with an absent or small hollow center.

[0035] FIG. 13 shows the upper side of a complete leaf of the new variety with an RHS Green group color near 141 B to 141 A and a crenate terminal leaflet margin, in comparison with the upper side of a complete leaf of strawberry variety San Andreas, with an RHS Green group color near 135 B to 135 A and a serrate to crenate terminal leaflet margin.

[0036] FIG. 14 shows a comparison between flowers of the new variety (designated 15.04R.199) and the strawberry variety San Andreas. The flower of San Andreas shows the same size the of calyx in relation to the corolla, whereas the flower of new variety shows a larger size calyx in relation to the corolla.

[0037] FIG. 15 shows a comparison between whole fruits of the new variety (designated 15.04R.199) and the strawberry variety San Andreas. The fruit of San Andreas has a medium fruit size, a narrow band without achenes and the sepals have an upward attitude, whereas the fruit of the new variety is larger, with a medium band without achenes and the attitude of the sepals is upwards to outwards.

[0038] FIG. 16 shows a comparison of the fruit in cross section of the new variety (designated 15.04R.199) and the fruit in cross section of the strawberry variety San Andreas. The position of the calyx attachment is level with the fruit for San Andreas, whereas in the fruit of the new variety the position of the calyx attachment is raised.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0039] Throughout this specification, color names beginning with a small letter signify that the name of that color, as used in common speech is apply descriptive. Color names beginning with capital letter designate values based upon the R.H.S. Colour Chart published by The Royal Horticultural Society, London, England, 1995. The color descriptions and other phenotypical descriptions may deviate from the stated values and descriptions depending upon variation in environmental, seasonal, climatic and cultural conditions.

[0040] The following detailed description of the new variety is based upon observations taken of plants and fruits grown under tunnel at the farm La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain (7 W., 37 N., 45 feet elevation). Refrigerated plants were planted on August 4 (Summer Planted) to produce fruit in autumn and fresh plants were planted on September 24 (Fall Planted) to produce fruit during the spring of following year; with a sample size of two repetitions and 250 plants per repetition for each date of planting. After planting, plants were grown under tunnels in raised beds covered with plastic and with small holes in plastic walls. Water and fertilizer were applied trough drip irrigation.

[0041] The new variety is principally propagated by way of runners. Although propagation by runners is presently preferred, other known methods of propagating strawberry plants may be used. Strawberries root well after transplanting.

[0042] The term blistering used herein refers to the texture or rugosity or surface undulation inherent to leaves and is generally a constant characteristic.

[0043] Plared 15105 is a fully remontant variety and self-fertile. It produces large quantities of pollen throughout the seasons and pollination is generally good as there are very few malformed fruit.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Table 1 shows the Accumulated Summer planting production of Commercial Quality Fruit (g/plant) of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975) and Monterey (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,767) during the months of October, November and December. Variety 31-October 30-November 31-December Plared 15105 100 214 352 San Andreas 42 159 276 Monterey 78 96 212

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Table 2 shows the Accumulated Fall planting production of Commercial Quality Fruit (g/plant) of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas and Monterey during the months of March, April and May. Variety 1-March 31-March 30-April 20-May Plared 15105 419 706 927 1242 San Andreas 190 404 700 917 Monterey 120 449 867 1109

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Table 3 shows the Total Yield (g/plant) of Summer plantings from October 7 and fruit weight average of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas and Monterey to December 31. 1st + 2nd Weight Variety Quality Fruit Total (g/fruit) Plared 15105 100 214 352 San Andreas 42 159 276 Monterey 78 96 212

TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Table 4 shows the Total Yield (g/plant) of Fall plantings from January 2 and the fruit weight average of the new variety Flared 15105 when compared to\varieties San Andreas and Monterey to May 20. 1st + 2nd Weight Variety Quality Fruit Total (g/fruit) Plared 15105 1242 + 198 1440 27-24 San Andreas 917 + 366 1283 25-21 Monterey 1109 + 191 1300 24-22

TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Table 5 shows the Production Total of Summer plantings, to December 31 of First Quality Fruit (1.sup.st quality) and Second Quality Fruit (2.sup.nd quality) in g/plant, of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas and Monterey. TOTAL (1.sup.st 1.sup.st 2.sup.nd quality + 2.sup.nd Variety quality quality 2.sup.nd quality) quality Plared 15105 352 108 460 23.5 San Andreas 212 57 269 21.2 Monterey 276 72 348 20.7

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TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 Table 6 shows the Production Total of Fall plantings, to May 20 of First Quality Fruit (1.sup.st quality) and Second Quality Fruit (2.sup.nd quality) in g/plant, of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas and Monterey. TOTAL (1.sup.st 1.sup.st 2.sup.nd quality + 2.sup.nd Variety quality quality 2.sup.nd quality) quality Plared 15105 1242 198 1440 13.7 San Andreas 917 366 1283 28.5 Monterey 1109 191 1300 14.7

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TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 Table 7 shows the Summer planting Weight (g/Fruit) at two dates: October 31 and December 31 of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas and Monterey. WEIGHT (g/fruit) October 31 December 31 Plared 1505 24 23 San Andreas 23 22 Monterey 22 21 WEIGHT is shown as the average weight per fruit in First Quality Fruits.

TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 Table 8 shows the Fall planting Weight (g/Fruit) at two dates: Mars 1 and May 18 of the new variety Plared 15105 when compared to varieties San Andreas and Monterey. WEIGHT (g/fruit) Mars 1 May 20 Plared 1505 27 24 San Andreas 25 21 Monterey 24 22 WEIGHT is shown as the average weight per fruit in First Quality Fruits.

TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 9 Table 9 shows a comparison of the fruit analysis between the new variety Flared 15105 and varieties San Andreas and Monterey. FRUIT ANALYSIS San Flared 15105 Andreas (15.04R.199) Monterey Firmness (Kg) 0.90 0.80 0.80 Humidity & 92.10 93.60 93.10 Volatile Matter (%) Dry Matter (%) 7.90 6.40 6.90 PH (to 20) 3.40 3.40 3.40 Acidity as Anhydride 0.82 0.70 0.76 Citric (%) Soluble Solids (Brix) 8.00 6.40 6.70 Maturity Index 9.80 9.40 8.80 Content in Ascorbic 22.30 24.10 19.60 Acid (ppm) Dominant Tonality (nm) 505 500 500 Luminosity: 17.40 19.30 21.70 Transmitance to 460 nm

[0044] The following definitions apply:

[0045] Firmness is the fruit's resistance to penetration measured in Kilograms (Kg). The measures given were obtained by a penetrometer ROZE Mod. Arbelette, with a 50 mm 2 section head.

[0046] Dry Matter is the weight of the residual left from the trituration of the fruit after the drying process at a temperature of 103 C.+2 C. until reaching constant weight.

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[0047] Humidity & Volatile Matter represents the content in volatile matters and water of the fruits.

(%) Humidity & Volatile Matter=100% Dry Matter

[0048] Maturity Index is the Relation between Soluble solids and Acidity as Anhydride Citric.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0049] The following additional information is provided to further describe the new variety. [0050] Plant: [0051] Habit.Semi-upright. [0052] Density.Medium. [0053] Vigor.Medium. [0054] Height.Medium, about 24 cm. [0055] Width.Medium, about 21 cm. [0056] Leaf: [0057] Upperside color.About RHS Green group color near 141 B to 141 A. [0058] Underside color.About RHS Green group color near 143 B to 143 A. Length: Approximately 18.5 cm to 19.5 cm. Width: Approximately 13 cm to 14 cm. Shape in cross section: Concave. Leaf surface undulation or Blistering: Medium. Number of leaflets: Three only. Variegation: Absent. Glossiness: Weak. [0059] Leaf stem characteristics: [0060] Color.About RHS Yellow-Green group near 144 B to 144 A. [0061] Position of hairs.Slightly outwards. [0062] Length.Long, approximately 21.5 cm to 22.5 cm. [0063] Terminal leaflet: [0064] Upperside color.About RHS Green group color near 141 B to 141 A. [0065] Underside color.About RHS Green group color near 143 B to 143 A. [0066] Length/width ratio.Moderately longer. [0067] Length.Long, approximately 7.5 cm to 8.0 cm. [0068] Width.Medium, approximately 6.0 cm to 6.5 cm. [0069] Shape in cross section.Concave. [0070] Shape of base.Obtuse. [0071] Margin.Crenate. [0072] Apex shape.Rounded. [0073] Petiole: [0074] Attitude of hairs.Horizontal. [0075] Color.About RHS Yellow-Green group near 144 B to 144 A. [0076] Length.Long, about 21.5 cm to 22.5 cm. [0077] Stipule: [0078] Anthocyanin coloration.Absent or very weakly expressed, RHS Yellow-Green group coloration near 145 C to 145 B. [0079] Length.Short, approximately 2.0 cm to 2.5 cm. [0080] Stolons: [0081] Number.Medium, about 8. [0082] Length.Medium, approximately 28 cm to 33 cm. [0083] Thickness.Medium, approximately 3.5 mm to 4.0 mm. [0084] Pubescence density.Medium. [0085] Color.About RHS Yellow-Green group near 144 B to 144 A. [0086] Anthocyanin coloration.Absent. [0087] Inflorescence: [0088] Position relative to foliage.Same level. [0089] Number of flowers.Medium, about 6 to 8. [0090] Pedicel: [0091] Position of hairs.Slightly outwards. [0092] Average length.Approximately 16.5 to 17.5 cm. [0093] Average diameter.Approximately 2.9 to 3.5 mm. [0094] Color.About RHS Yellow-Green group near 145 B to 145 A. [0095] Flower: [0096] Size.Medium. [0097] Size of calyx relative to corolla.Larger. [0098] Arrangement of petals.Overlapping. [0099] Diameter primary flowers.Long, approximately 3.2 cm to 3.6 cm. [0100] Diameter secondary flowers.Medium, approximately 2.9 cm to 3.2 cm. [0101] Number of petals.About 7-8. [0102] Fragrance.No significant fragrance. [0103] Fall planted.Time from bloom to mature fruit (in Huelva, Spain): About 18 to 20 days. [0104] Summer planted time from bloom to mature fruit (in Huelva, Spain).About 27 to 29 days. [0105] Stamens.Present and numerous with pollen present, fertile and abundant. Length: Approximately 3.8 mm to 3.9 mm. Color: About RHS Green-White group (near 157D to 157 C). [0106] Anthers.Generally average in size. [0107] Color.About RHS Yellow group near 13 C to 13 B and darkening with advanced maturity. [0108] Pollen.Fertile and abundant. Color: About RHS Yellow-Orange group near 16 C to 16 B. [0109] Pistils.Abundant. Size: Medium. Color: About RHS Yellow group near 13 C to 14 C. [0110] Petal: [0111] Length/width ratio.Equal. [0112] Length.Long, approximately 8 mm to 9 mm. [0113] Width.Long, approximately 9 mm to 10 mm. [0114] Shape.Rounded. [0115] Color.RHS White group (near 155 C to 155 B). [0116] Shape of base.Obtuse and get narrower. [0117] Shape of apex.Rounded. [0118] Petal margin.Glabrous. [0119] Sepal: [0120] Calyx.Presents 12 to 13 sepals with lanceolate shape. [0121] Attitude of sepals.Upwards to outwards. [0122] Color upperside of sepals.About RHS Green group near 139 B to 139 A. [0123] Color underside of sepals.About RHS Green group near 143 B to 143 A. [0124] Length of sepals.Long, approximately 12 mm to 14 mm. [0125] Width of sepals.Long, approximately 5 mm to 7 mm. [0126] Margin type of sepal.Smooth. [0127] Apex shape.Ovate, slightly acuminate. [0128] Base shape.Straight to get narrower. [0129] Fruit: [0130] Ratio of length/maximum width.Moderately longer. [0131] Color.About RHS Red group near 44 A to 45 B. [0132] Peduncle length of inflorescence stem primary fruit.About 20 cm to 22 cm. [0133] Peduncle length of inflorescence stem of secondary fruit.About 15 cm to 18 cm. [0134] Peduncle of inflorescence stem color.About RHS Yellow-Green group near 145 B to 145 A. [0135] Length primary fruit.Long, approximately 5.5 cm to 6.4 cm. [0136] Width primary fruit.Medium, approximately 4.1 cm to 4.6 cm. [0137] Length secondary fruit.Long, approximately 4.9 cm to 5.3 cm. [0138] Width secondary fruit.Medium, approximately 3.4 cm to 3.9 cm. [0139] Size.13 Large. [0140] Shape.Conical. [0141] Difference in shapes between primary and secondary fruits.Slight. [0142] Band without achenes.Medium. [0143] Color of achenes.About RHS Orange to Red group near 42 D to 42 C. [0144] Evenness of surface.Slightly uneven. [0145] Evenness of color.Even or very slightly uneven. [0146] Glossiness.Medium. [0147] Position of achenes.Below surface. [0148] Insertion of calyx.Raised. [0149] Size of calyx in relation to fruit diameter.Same size. [0150] Adherence of calyx.Strong. [0151] Firmness.Firm. [0152] Color of flesh.About RHS Orange-Red group near 34 B to 34 A, lightening toward center. [0153] Distribution of orange red color of flesh.Marginal. [0154] Hollow center.Absent or small. [0155] Color of core.About RHS Orange-Red group near 32 B to 32 A. [0156] Sweetness.Medium, approximately 6.40 Brix. [0157] Acidity.Medium, approximately 0.70%. [0158] Time of flowering (50% of plants at first flower).Very early. [0159] Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruits).Very early. [0160] Type of bearing.Fully remontant. [0161] Fruiting truss. [0162] Attitude.Semi-erect. [0163] General: [0164] Summer plantation: [0165] Planting date.August 4. [0166] 10% flowering.September 1. [0167] First mature fruits.September 25. [0168] Maturity (15-20 g/plant).October 10. [0169] Date of planting.August 4 in the farm of La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation. [0170] Time of flowering.10% flowering occurs about September 1 with first mature fruit about September 25 and maturity (15-20 g/plant) about October 10. [0171] Time of flowers (50% of plants at first flower).about September 10. [0172] Fall plantation: [0173] Planting date.September 24. [0174] 10% flowering.October 15. [0175] First mature fruits.November 15. [0176] Maturity (15-20 g/plant).December 5. [0177] Date of planting.September 24, 2018 in the farm of La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation. [0178] Time of flowering.10% flowering occurs about October 15 with first mature fruit about November 15 and maturity (15-20 g/plant) about December 5. [0179] Time of flowers (50% of plants at first flower).about October 28. [0180] Storage qualities: [0181] Shipping quality.Fruits of Plared 15105 maintain their quality characteristics for 60 hours when shipped under refrigeration at a temperature of about 2 C. [0182] Fruit storage life of Plared 15105 is medium.6 to 8 days at temperatures of about 4 to 5 Centigrade. [0183] Fruit market use.Fruits of Plared 15105 are suitable for consumption as fresh fruit. Also, they are suitable for processing. [0184] Summer plantation: [0185] Time of ripening.After planting as aforesaid, plants are grown in raised beds covered with plastic and with small holes in plastic walls, creating a tunnel. Water and fertilizer are applied through drip irrigation. Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruit) is about October 1. The first mature fruit is about September 25 and maturity (15-20 g/plant) is about October 10. [0186] Fall plantation: [0187] Time of ripening.After planting as aforesaid, plants are grown in raised beds covered with plastic and with small holes in the plastic walls, creating a tunnel. Water and fertilizer are applied through drip irrigation. Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruit) is about November 26. The first mature fruit is about November 15 and maturity (15-20 g/plant) is about December 5. [0188] Disease resistance: No particular sensitivity to any disease or parasite has been observed for Plared 15105.