Blueberry Plant Variety Named BluecsoL7

Abstract

A new and distinct evergreen blueberry variety with zero chill requirement named BLUECSOL7, characterized by the following combination of traits:

Strong plant vigor, semi-upright growth habit, ovate leaf shape, globose corolla shape and weak conspicuousness of ridges on corolla tube, oblata fruit shaped, extra-large fruit-size, moderate bloom intensity, medium sweetness, high acidity, and very firm fruit. Latin name of the genus and species: Vaccinium corymbosum L .

Claims

1. A new and distinct blueberry plant named BLUECSOL7 substantially as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The accompanying photographs show typical bush, leaves, flower, and fruit characteristics of the new Vaccinium corymbosum L . BLUECSOL7. Colors shown are as accurate as can be reasonably reproduced by the photographic means. Photographs were taken of 2 and 4-year-old plants grown in fields of the CAMPOSOL S. A. located in Viru, La Libertad, Peru.

[0009] FIG. 1. - Shows typical bush with upright growth habit on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL7.

[0010] FIG. 2. - Shows the inflorescence length on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL7.

[0011] FIG. 3. - Shows the size and shape of the flower corolla on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL7.

[0012] FIG. 4. - Shows the upper sides and shape of complete leaves on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL7.

[0013] FIG. 5. - Shows the underside of a complete leave on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL7.

[0014] FIG. 6. - Shows the size and shape of the fruits on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL7.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0015] The following botanical description detailed forth distinctive traits of BLUECSOL7. The data were collected from clones stablished in an experimental test plot in Peru on 2-year-old plants. Color descriptions are based on the Pantone® Munsell Plant Tissue Color Book scale.

[0016] Classification: [0017] Family.—Ericaceae. [0018] Species.—Vaccinium corymbosum L . [0019] Common name.—Southern Highbush Blueberry. [0020] Variety name.—BLUECSOL7. [0021] Parentage: [0022] Female parent.—Biloxi (Unpatented). [0023] Male parent.—Unidentified variety. [0024] Plant: [0025] Vigor.—Strong. [0026] Growth Habit.—Semi-upright. [0027] Height.—Mean of 92 cm. [0028] Width.—Mean of 102 cm. [0029] Internode length.—Mean of 18.3 mm. [0030] Evergreenness.—Evergreen. [0031] Chilling requirements.—0 hours below 7° C. [0032] Color of 1-year.—old rough bark observed December 22.- Green Pantone® 5GY 6/6. [0033] Propagation: [0034] Ease of propagation.—Propagates readily from softwood cuttings and tissue culture. [0035] Type.—By Tissue cultured. [0036] Root description.—BLUECSOL7 develops deep root systems and moderate volume of roots in the topsoil layer. [0037] Rooting habit.—Moderate density and branching. [0038] Leaves: [0039] Length.—Mean of 56 mm. [0040] Width.—Mean of 33 mm. [0041] Length/width ratio.—1.73. [0042] Shape.—Ovate. [0043] Margin.—Serrate. [0044] Color on upper side of old leaves.—Green Pantone® 7.5GY ¾. [0045] Color on upper side of young leaves.—Green Pantone® 5GY ⅝. [0046] Flowers: [0047] Flower cluster.—Medium. [0048] Flower fragrance.—Faint smell of geranium flowers. [0049] inflorescence length.—Mean of 5 cm. [0050] Size of corolla tube.—Mean of 11.7 mm (from pedicel attachment point to corolla tip excluding the pedicel). [0051] Corolla shape.—Globose. [0052] Style length.—Top of ovary to stigma tip. 10 mm. [0053] Fruits: [0054] Diameter of calyx aperture on mature berry.—Mean of 5.7 mm. [0055] Diameter o depth of calyx on mature berry.—Mean of 2.6 mm. [0056] Detachment force for ripe berries (easy, medium, hard).—Easy. [0057] Berries per cluster.—About 8 to 12. [0058] Width.—About 18 to 24 mm. [0059] Weight.—Mean of 4.9 g per berry. [0060] Shape.—Oblate. [0061] Intensity of fruit bloom.—Moderate. [0062] Pedicel scar.—Mean of 2.5 mm. [0063] Color of unripe fruit.—Light green Pantone® 5GY 6/6. [0064] Fruit firmness.—Very firm. [0065] Fruit acidity.—High. [0066] Fruit sweetness.—Medium. [0067] Market use of fruit.—Fresh market. [0068] Seeds: [0069] Color.—Brown Pantone® 7.5YR ⅚. [0070] Seeds per berry.—Mean of 7 seeds. [0071] Reproductive organs: [0072] Pollen abundance.—High. [0073] Disease, insects, and mites.—No sensitivity to any disease and pest has been observed for BLUECSOL7.

COMPARISON TO CLOSEST VARIETY

[0074] BLUECSOL7 is distinguished of Biloxi variety in the following characteristics:

[0075] Vigor plant in Biloxi (Public patent) is medium and in BLUECSOL7 is strong.

[0076] Ratio length/width of the leaf in BLUECSOL7 is higher than Biloxi (Public patent).

[0077] Anthocyanin coloration in the flower bud in BLUECSOL7 is weaker than Biloxi (Public patent).

[0078] Fruit size of Biloxi (Public patent)) is medium, whereas in BLUECSOL7 fruit size large fruits.

[0079] Depth of calyx basin on mature berry is deep in Biloxi (Public patent) and medium in BLUECSOL7.