Strawberry plant named ‘NSG 207’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant, referred to by its cultivar name, NSG 207, is provided which forms in abundance attractive semi-early-ripening large, medium red primarily conical to slightly rhomboid fruit having firm flesh that is longer than broad in configuration. The growth habit is upright. Medium vigor and medium density is exhibited. White inflorescence is displayed. Commonly a calyx is displayed which is slightly larger than the diameter of the corolla when open. The new variety is particularly well suited for the commercial industry.

Claims

1. A new and distinct strawberry plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a medium vigor, medium density, and an upright growth habit, (b) displays, on an early basis, white inflorescence at a level generally above the foliage, (c) commonly displays a calyx that is slightly larger than the diameter of the corolla when open, and (d) forms in abundance attractive semi-early-ripening large, medium red primarily conical to slightly rhomboid fruit having firm flesh that is longer than broad in configuration; substantially as herein shown and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photographs show, as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in color illustrations of this character, typical specimens of the new variety. The illustrated strawberry plants of the new variety were asexually reproduced from stolons and were planted under the cover of plastic tunnels during mid-October 2017 at Nova Siri (MT), Italy located at 40 08 40 N-16 39 40 E at 10 meters above sea level.

(2) FIG. 1illustrates a semi-upright flowering and fruiting plant on Mar. 18, 2018, wherein the newly formed flowers are commonly disposed above the foliage.

(3) FIG. 2illustrates rows of early fruiting plants on Jan. 23, 2018, wherein abundant early fruit production is apparent.

(4) FIG. 3illustrates a row of fruiting plants on Mar. 8, 2018, wherein uniform vegetation, newly formed flowers, and generally uniform fruit apparent.

(5) FIG. 4illustrates a specimen of a three-leaflet leafupper surface (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(6) FIG. 5illustrates a specimen of a typical three-leaflet leafunder surface (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(7) FIG. 6illustrates specimens of a typical petioles and stipulesclose view (designate in image as 488.P.14.207), wherein anthocyanin coloration is apparent. Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(8) FIG. 7illustrates specimens of flowerstop, close view (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(9) FIG. 8illustrates specimens of flowersbelow, close view (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(10) FIG. 9illustrates specimens of petals of the flowers (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(11) FIG. 10illustrates specimens of whole inflorescences, including peduncle, pedicel, and leaf (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(12) FIG. 11illustrates specimens of bouquets of fruit, wherein the ensemble of peduncle, pedicels and mature fruits is shown and wherein the difference of sizes between primary and secondary fruits is apparent (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(13) FIG. 12illustrates specimens of mature fruitwhole (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(14) FIG. 13illustrates specimens of mature fruitinternal sections (designate in image as 488.P.14.207). Dimensions in centimeters and inches are included.

(15) FIG. 14illustrates specimen of runners (stolons) on Jul. 30, 2018.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(16) The chart used in the identification of colors is that of The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S. Colour Chart), London, England, Edition V. The terminology which precedes reference to the chart has been added to indicate the corresponding color in more common terms. The detailed botanical description is based on plants which were reproduced asexually by the use of stolons at Zielona Gora-Ochla, Poland (located at 51 848 N-15 447 E), trasplanted at Nova Siri (MT), Italy (located at 40 08 40 N-16 39 40 E and 10 meters above sea level) in October and growing under the cover of plastic tunnels.

(17) With regard to stolons, their description took place in Poland. These stolons are derived from frigo plants trasplanted in Poland at Zielona Gora Ochla in April. Therefore the age of the plants on which the botanical description was made is between two and eight months from the transplants. Plant: Type.Short-day. Configuration.Upright and semi-dense. Vigor.Medium. Leaflets number.Commonly 3. size: medium in size, approximately 8.7 cm in length on average, and approximately 8.7 cm in width on average. terminal leaflet: commonly the same size in length and width, possesses a generally concave cross-section, possesses a serrate to crenate margin, and an acute base. blistering: commonly is medium to strong in quantity. glossiness on the upper surface: medium. color: variegated coloration commonly is absent; upper surface coloration commonly being near Green Group 143A to Green Group N143B; and under surface commonly being near Green Group 138B to Green Group 138C. texture (upper surface): wrinkled, waxy puncture, presence of tricomas all over the surface. texture (lower surface): general roughness, trichos mainly present on the ribs. venation pattern: the main transverse ribs are grafted forming an acute angle, at the insertion level of the main transverse rib there is a curvature in the initial part, there is strong symmetry in the distance between the main transverse ribs. Stolons.Medium in quantity, sparse pubescence in density, and anthocyanin color is commonly near Red-Purple Group 59B to Red-Purple Group 59C. Petioles.Elliptical shape, approximately 15 cm to 18 cm in length on average, the average minor axis and the average major axis measured at approximately 3 cm from the base of the stipule is approximately 2.8 mm and 3.3 mm, respectively, color is commonly near Yellow-Green Group 144C to Yellow-Green Group 144B, and commonly bear generally horizontally disposed fine pubescence. Stipules.Approximately 2.5 cm to 3.2 cm in length on average, the average width of a closed stipules is approximately 10.2 mm, the average width of an open stipules is approximately 21.7 mm, and the color is Yellow-Green Group 145 B, which commonly bears weak to medium anthocyanin coloration of near Red-Purple Group 62A to Red-Purple Group 62B. Floral fragrance.Medium present. Inflorescence: Flowering time.Early, second/third week of December in Nova Siri (MT), Italy (10 meters above sea level). Flower disposition.Generally above the foliage. Flower number.Medium, commonly 4 to 8. Pedicel hairs.Pubescence generally disposed somewhat upwards. Pedicel length.The average length of the main and secondary pedicles measured from the base of the calyx, with the first fruit already ripe on the main axis is approximately 15 cm. Pedicel diameter.The diameter measured at approximately 3 cm from the calyx is approximately 2.4 mm. Pedicel color.Commonly near Yellow-Green Group 144C to Yellow-Green Group 144B. Size.Large, with primary flowers approximately 3.8 cm to 4.5 cm in diameter on average, and secondary flowers approximately 3.0 cm to 3.8 cm in diameter on average, commonly the open calyx is larger than the diameter; and the length of the inflorescence is approximately 30 cm to 40 cm on average. Petals number.Approximately 5 to 6 on average, typically 6. arrangement and shape: generally touching to overlapping, the relationship of the length to the width being slightly longer, and rounded apex. size: approximately 12 mm on average in length and approximately 10 mm in width on average. color: commonly near White Group NN155C to White Group NN155D on the upper surface. texture (upper surface): spongy texture, smooth, glabrous surface, with small translucent points and presence of dimples. texture (lower surface): slight general roughness which is accentuated at the level of the insertion on the calyx, glabrous and slightly pointed surface. Stamens.Average number is approximately 25, average length is approximately from 3 mm to 5 mm, color of the filament is Yellow-Green Group 1C. Anthers.Number is approximately 23 to 28 on average, commonly disposed above the stamen, and color is Yellow Group 11 A. Pollen.In abundance. Stigma.Jagged butterfly-shaped, average aperture of approximately 320 m, dry and waxed, not feathery. Style.Average length approximately between 1600 m and 1700 m, mean diameter of approximately 210 m, which thins at the level of insertion on the ovary, entirely crossed by a stylus channel with an average diameter of approximately 40 m, Gynobasic style. Ovary.Superior, with oval shape and average major axis and the average minor axis of approximately 600 m and 400 m. Sepals.Shape: generally lanceolate in configuration and somewhat outwardly disposed. number: approximately 9 to 14 on average. size: approximately 15 mm to 20 mm in length on average, and approximately 5 mm to 8 mm in width on average at the broadest point in primary flowers; and approximately 12 mm to 15 mm in length on average and approximately 4 mm to 6 mm in width at the broadest point on average in secondary flowers. color: the upper surface is commonly near Green Group 141C to Green Group 141D and the under surface is commonly near Green Group 143A to Green Group 143B. texture (upper surface): smooth, with waxy marks and trichomes at the edge. texture (lower surface): slightly wrinkled, presence of tricomes mainly on the basal part. Fruit: Bearing.Non-remontant. Timing.Early fruiting commonly with approximately 28 to 32 days from first blooming to first fruit ripening. Shape.Conical to slightly rhomboid, slightly longer than broad, commonly with a medium difference between terminal and the other fruits. Size.Large, with the primary fruit approximately 5.5 cm to 7.5 cm in length on average; approximately 3.5 cm to 3.9 cm in width on average at the broadest point; and approximately 25.7 grams on average. Surface.Slightly uneven texture with strong glossiness. External color.Substantially uniform commonly near Orange-Red Group 33A to Orange-Red Group 34A. Internal color.Flesh is commonly near Orange-Red Group 30B to Orange-Red Group 30A, and the core is commonly near Orange-Red Group 32B to Orange-Red Group 32C. Firmness.Good firmness. Cavity.Very small to absent fruit cavity, as illustrated in FIG. 13. Achenes.Located generally below the fruit surface and cover nearly the entire fruit surface commonly with only a very narrow band (if any) where achenes are absent, and commonly near Orange-Red Group 30B to Orange-Red Group 34A in coloration, depending of fruit maturity. Calyx.Commonly slightly raised at the point of attachment, the calyx commonly attaches to the fruit with medium adherence, the sepals are disposed generally outwards, calyx typically extends beyond the overlapping petals when open, the fruit diameter and the calyx diameter are commonly equal, and the diameter of the open calyx is commonly greater to that of the corolla. Peduncle.Very long, approximately 25 cm to 35 cm in length on average including pedicel and flowers, the average minor axis and the average major axis measured at approximately 3 cm from the base in cross section are approximately 3.6 mm and 4.2 mm, respectively, and color is commonly near Yellow-Green Group 144B to Yellow-Green Group 144C. Pedicel.Commonly with pubescence extending upwards, and color is commonly near Yellow-Green Group 144C to Yellow-Green Group 144B. Storability.Medium-high. Development: Fertilization.Self-fertile. Resistance to disease.During the time of observations and to date, no sensitivities to any disease were observed. Winter hardiness/color tolerance.Unknown. Drought/heat tolerance.Good.

(18) Plants of the NSG 207 variety have not been observed under all possible environmental conditions to date. Accordingly, it is possible that the phenotypic expression may vary somewhat with changes in light intensity and duration, cultural practices, and other environmental conditions.

SUPPLEMENTAL COMPARATIVE DATA

(19) Hereafter, additional comparative fruit data is provided for the new variety, the Sabrosa variety, the 488.P.11.10 variety (i.e., the male parent) and the SIRIS variety (i.e., the female variety). The plants were asexually reproduced by the use of stolons in 2017 at Zielona Gora-Ochla, Poland located at 51 848 N-15 447 E, and planted in field on Oct. 15, 2017. All varieties were grown under the cover of plastic tunnels at Nova Siri (MT), Italy located at 40 08 40 N-16 39 40 E (10 meters above sea level). The fruit was first picked on January 23 and last picked on May 30. The fruit were evaluated and compared on the dates indicated. Average data is as follow:

(20) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Accumulated Production of First Quality Fruit (g/plant) variety February 30th March 30th April 30th May 30th NSG 207 26 243 501 615 Sabrosa 25 129 270 510

(21) TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Overall Comparison of Average Fruit Weight variety g/fruit NSG 207 25.70 Siris 21.50 488.P.11.10 24.00 Sabrosa 22.70

(22) TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Average Fruit Weight on Specified Dates March 30th April 30th May 30th variety (grams) (grams) (grams) NSG 207 27.4 25.1 22.3 Siris 23.7 20.5 20.0 488.P.11.10 26.1 24.5 23.0 Sabrosa 24.4 21.0 20.4

(23) TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Fruit Analysis on May 30, 2018 NSG 207 Sabrosa 488.P.11.10 SIRIS Firmness (average)* 0.79 0.74 0.60 0.80 Dry Matter (%)** 8.63 8.95 7.80 8.50 pH (to 202) 3.51 3.81 3.55 3.75 Acidity as Anhydride 0.71 0.88 0.75 0.80 Citric (%) Soluble Solids (% Brix) 7.8 9.48 8.27 9.85 Maturity Index*** 11.00 10.77 11.02 12.31 *Resistance to penetration measured in kilograms using a Turoni (Italy) pentrometer (20 Kg 0.01). **Weight of residue from the titration of the fruit after drying at 103 C. until a constant weight is achieved. ***Relation between soluble solids and acidity anhydride.