Blueberry plant variety named Bluecsol6

Abstract

A new and distinct evergreen blueberry variety with zero chill requirement named BLUECSOL6, characterized by the following combination of traits:

weak plant vigor, upright growth habit, ovate leaf shape, cylindric corolla shape and medium conspicuousness of ridges on corolla tube, oblata fruit shaped, large fruit-size, berries with medium sweetness and acidity. Latin name of the genus and species: Vaccinium corymbosum L.

Claims

1. A new and distinct blueberry plant named BLUECSOL6 substantially as illustrated and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The accompanying photographs show typical bush, leaves, flower, and fruit characteristics of the new Vaccinium corymbosum L. BLUECSOL6. 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 BLUECSOL6.

[0010] FIG. 2.—Shows the inflorescence length on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL6.

[0011] FIG. 3.—Shows the size and shape of the flower corolla on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL6.

[0012] FIG. 4.—Shows the upper sides and shape of complete leaves on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL6.

[0013] FIG. 5.—Shows the underside of a complete leave on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL6.

[0014] FIG. 6.—Shows the size and shape of the fruits on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL6.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0015] The following botanical description detailed forth distinctive traits of BLUECSOL6. 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.—BLUECSOL6. [0021] Parentage: [0022] Female parent.—Biloxi (Unpatented). [0023] Male parent.—Unidentified variety. [0024] Plant: [0025] Vigor.—Weak. [0026] Growth Habit.—Upright. [0027] Height.—Mean of 60 cm. [0028] Width.—Mean of 70 cm. [0029] Internode length.—Mean of 17.0 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®7.5GY 5/6. [0033] Propagation: [0034] Type.—By Vegetative cuttings. [0035] Root description.—BLUECSOL6 develops deep root systems and low volume of roots in the topsoil layer. [0036] Rooting habit.—Moderate density and branching. [0037] Leaves: [0038] Length.—Mean of 52 mm. [0039] Width.—Mean of 30 mm. [0040] Length/width ratio.—1.67. [0041] Shape.—Ovate. [0042] Margin.—Serrate. [0043] Color on upper side of old leaves.—Green Pantone®5GY 3/4. [0044] Color on upper side of young leaves.—Green Pantone®5GY 4/4. [0045] Flowers: [0046] Flower cluster.—Medium. [0047] Flower fragrance.—Faint smell of geranium flowers. [0048] Inflorescence length.—Mean of 3 cm. [0049] Size of corolla tube.—Mean of 11.4 mm (from pedicel attachment point to corolla tip excluding the pedicel). [0050] Corolla shape.—Cylindric. [0051] Style length.—Top of ovary to stigma tip. 12 mm. [0052] Fruits: [0053] Diameter of calyx aperture on mature berry.—Mean of 5.8 mm. [0054] Diameter o depth of calyx on mature berry.—Mean of 2.7 mm. [0055] Detachment force for ripe berries (easy, medium, hard).—Medium. [0056] Berries per cluster.—About 8 to 10. [0057] Width.—About 18 to 22 mm. [0058] Weight.—Mean of 3.2 g per berry. [0059] Shape.—Oblate. [0060] Intensity of fruit bloom.—Medium. [0061] Pedicel scar: Mean of 1.8 mm. [0062] Color of unripe fruit.—Light green Pantone®5GY 7/8. [0063] Fruit firmness.—Firm. [0064] Fruit acidity.—Medium. [0065] Fruit sweetness.—Medium. [0066] Market use of fruit.—Fresh market. [0067] Seeds: [0068] Color.—Brown Pantone®7.5YR 5/6. [0069] Seeds per berry.—Mean of 7 seeds. [0070] Reproductive organs: [0071] Pollen abundance.—Low. [0072] Disease, insects, and mites.—No sensitivity to any disease and pest has been observed for BLUECSOL6.

COMPARISON TO CLOSEST VARIETY

[0073] BLUECSOL6 is distinguished of Biloxi variety in the following characteristics:

[0074] Plant vigor and growth habit in Biloxi (Public patent) is medium and semi-upright, whereas in BLUECSOL6 is weak plant vigor and growth habit is upright.

[0075] Corolla shaped of Biloxi (Public patent) is globose, whereas in BLUECSOL6 corolla shape is cylindrical.

[0076] Conspicuousness of ridges on corolla tube are weak in Biloxi (Public patent), whereas in BLUECSOL6 are medium.

[0077] Fruit size of Biloxi (Public patent)) is medium, whereas in BLUECSOL6 fruit size large fruits.

[0078] Berry sweetness in Biloxi (Public patent) is high, whereas in BLUECSOL6 is medium