Strawberry plant named 'Plared 0822'

Abstract

Described herein is a new and distinct strawberry variety with varietal denomination Plared 0822, characterized by a combination of traits which include, but are not limited to, inflorescence that appears above the foliage, larger size of calyx relative to corolla and abundant production of medium to large-sized medium red colored, conical shaped, and firm fruits, with medium red colored flesh, with very early time of flowering and ripening. Plared 0822 is a fully remontant variety.

Claims

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

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS

[0024] The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the new variety, designated 08.16R.124 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.

[0025] The plants depicted in the drawings were planted September 25 in the farm of La Mogalla in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation (15 meters high).

[0026] Drawings/photographs were taken March-April (about March 25 and April 10): minimum temperate about 10 to 12 Centigrade, maximum temperate about 22 to 24 Centigrade.

[0027] FIG. 1 shows several plants of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) with several medium red colored and conical shape fruits.

[0028] FIG. 2 shows several plants of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) which exhibit an upright habit, a sparse density plant and the position of the inflorescence relative to foliage is above.

[0029] FIG. 3 shows the upperside of a complete leaf of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124). In it we can see that the leaf color of upperside is RHS green group color (near 141 B to 143 A).

[0030] FIG. 4 shows the underside of a complete leaf of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124). The leaf color of underside is RHS yellow-green group color (near 147 C to 148 B).

[0031] FIG. 5 shows the upperside of a complete leaf of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124), with a RHS green group color (near 141 B to 143 A), in comparison with the upperside of a complete leaf of strawberry variety San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975), with a RHS green group color (near 135 B to 135 A).

[0032] FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show the upperside and the underside, respectively, of the terminal leaflet of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124). We can appreciate the acute shape of the base.

[0033] FIG. 8 shows the upperside of the terminal leaflet of the new variety (designated 09.16R.124) with an acute shape of the base, in comparison with the terminal leaflet of strawberry variety San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975), with an obtuse shape of the base.

[0034] FIG. 9 shows several flowers of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124).

[0035] FIG. 10 shows several petals of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124).

[0036] FIG. 11 shows upperside and underside of typical sepals of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124).

[0037] FIG. 12 shows the comparison between flowers of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) and the strawberry variety San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975). In it we can see that the arrangement of petals is touching in the flower of San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975), whereas the petals are overlapping in the flower of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124).

[0038] FIG. 13 shows typical fruit of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) whole, sliced and in cross section, illustrating the typical medium red fruit color (RHS red group near 44 B to 44 A), the typical orange red flesh coloration (RHS orange-red group near 34 B to 34 A) lightening toward the center, with a small to medium hollow center.

[0039] FIG. 14 shows several typical fruits of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) illustrating the typical conical shape and medium red fruit color (RHS red group near 44 B to 44 A).

[0040] FIG. 15 shows several typical fruits of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) in cross section illustrating the typical orange red flesh coloration (RHS orange-red group near 34 B to 34 A) lightening toward the center, with a small to medium hollow center.

[0041] FIG. 16 shows the comparison between whole fruits of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) and the strawberry variety San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975). In it we can see that the attitude of sepals in the fruit of San Andreas (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,975) is outwards, whereas the attitude of sepals in the fruit of the new variety (designated 08.16R.124) is upwards.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0042] The following description is in accordance with UPOV terminology and the color terminology herein is in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.C.C.), 3rd edition published in 1995.

[0043] 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.

[0044] Throughout this specification, color names beginning with a small letter signify that the name of that color, as used in common speech is aptly 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.

[0045] The following detailed description of the new variety is based upon observations taken of plants and fruits grown under tunnel, in the farm La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, 7 W., 37 N., 45 feet elevation (14 meters high).

PROPAGATION

[0046] 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.

[0047] The term blistering used herein refers to the texture or rugosity or surface undulation inherent to leaves and is generally a constant characteristic.

[0048] Plared 0822 is a fully remontant variety. Plared 0822 is self-fertile. It produces large quantities of pollen throughout the seasons and pollination is generally good as there are very few malformed fruit.

[0049] Trials were pursued in the field La Mogalla in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation (14 meters high). Frigo plants were planted on August 5 (Summer Planted) to produce fruits in autumn and fresh plants were planted on September 25 (Fall Planted) to produce fruits during the spring of following year, with a sample size of two repetitions and 250 plants per repetition in each date of plantation. After planting, plants are grown in raised beds covered with plastic and with small holes in plastic walls, under tunnels. Water and fertilizer are applied through drip irrigation.

GENERAL

[0050]

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Variety 31-Oct. 30-Nov. 31-Dec. Plared 0822 65 165 275 San Andreas 30 109 164 Albion 37 117 145

[0051] Table 1 shows the Accumulated Fall plantation production of Commercial Quality Fruit (g/plant) of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion during the months of October, November, and December.

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Variety 1-Mar. 31-Mar. 27_Apr. 18-May Plared 0822 315 635 913 1271 San Andreas 116 277 633 824 Albion 102 405 580 823

[0052] Table 2 shows the Accumulated Summer plantation production of Commercial Quality Fruit (g/plant) of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion during the months of March, April, and May.

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 TOTAL (1st 1st + 2nd Quality + 2nd Weight Variety Quality Fruit Quality) (g/fruit) Plared 0822 275 + 37 312 27 26 San Andreas 164 + 25 189 27 26 Albion 145 + 31 176 29 27

[0053] Table 3 shows the Total Yield of Fall plantation from October 7 and fruit weight average of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion to December 31.

TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 TOTAL (1st 1st + 2nd Quality + 2nd Weight Variety Quality Fruit Quality) (g/fruit) Plared 0822 1271 + 359 1630 27 24 San Andreas 824 + 191 1015 27 24 Albion 832 + 222 1045 30 26

[0054] Table 4 shows the Total Yield of Summer plantation from January 2 and fruit weight average of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion to May 18.

TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 TOTAL (1st 1st 2nd Quality + 2nd % 2nd Variety Quality Quality Quality) Quality Plared 0822 275 37 312 11.8 San Andreas 164 25 189 13.2 Albion 145 31 176 17.6 % 2nd Quality = (2nd Quality/TOTAL) 100

[0055] Table 5 shows the Production Total of Fall plantation, to December 31 of First Quality Fruit (1st quality) and Second Quality Fruit (2nd quality) in g/plant, of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion.

TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 TOTAL (1st 1st 2nd Quality + 2nd % 2nd Variety Quality Quality Quality) Quality Plared 0822 1271 359 1630 22.0 San Andreas 824 191 1015 18.8 Albion 823 222 1045 21.2 % 2nd Quality = (2nd Quality/TOTAL) 100

[0056] Table 6 shows the Production Total of Summer plantation, to May 18 of First Quality Fruit (1st quality) and Second Quality Fruit (2nd quality) in g/plant, of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion.

TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 31 Oct. 31 Dec. Variety WEIGHT (g/fruit) WEIGHT (g/fruit) Plared 0822 27 26 San Andreas 27 26 Albion 29 27 WEIGHT is shown as the average weight per fruit (g/fruit) in First Quality Fruits.

[0057] Table 7 shows the Fall plantation Weight (g/Fruit) at two dates: October 31 and December 31 of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion.

TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 1 Mar. 18 May Variety WEIGHT (g/fruit) WEIGHT (g/fruit) Plared 0822 27 24 San Andreas 27 24 Albion 30 26 WEIGHT is shown as the average weight per fruit (g/fruit) in First Quality Fruits.

[0058] Table 8 shows the Summer plantation Weight (g/Fruit) at two dates: March 1 and May 18 of the new variety Plared 0822 when compared to its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion.

TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 9 FRUIT ANALYSIS Plared 0822 (08.16R.124) San Andreas Albion Firmness (Kg) 0.80 0.70 0.80 Humidity & 90.40 90.50 91.30 Volatile Matter (%) Dry Matter (%) 9.60 9.50 8.70 pH (to 20) 3.50 3.30 3.40 Acidity as 0.83 1.02 0.74 Anhydride Citric (%) Soluble Solids 8.90 8.80 7.40 (Brix) Maturity Index 10.70 8.60 10.00 Content in Ascorbic 93.30 121.00 119.6 Acid (ppm) Dominant Tonality 510 510 500 (nm) Luminosity: 43.0 35.70 31.50 Transmittance to 460 nm

[0059] Table 9 shows a comparison of the fruit analysis between the new variety Plared 0822 and its closest varieties San Andreas and Albion.

[0060] The following definitions apply:

[0061] Firmness: It is the fruit's resistance to penetration measured in Kilograms (Kg). The measure given has been obtained by the penetrometer ROZE Mod. Arbelette, with a 50 mm.sup.2 section head.

[0062] Dry Matter: It is the residual weight left from the trituration of the fruit after the drying process at a temperature of 103 C.2 C. until reaching constant weight.

(%) Dry Matter=(Weight Dry Matter/Weight Fresh Matter)100

[0063] Humidity & Volatile Matter: Represents the content in volatile matters and water of the fruits.

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

[0064] Maturity Index: Relation between Soluble solids and Acidity as Anhydride Citric.

Maturity Index=Soluble solids/Acidity as Anhydride Citric

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0065] The following additional information is provided to further describe the new variety: [0066] Variety: Plared 0822. [0067] Breeder ref: 08.16R.124. [0068] Classification: Fragaria L. [0069] Plant: [0070] Growth habit.Upright. [0071] Density of foliage.Sparse. [0072] Vigor: Medium. [0073] Height.Medium, about 25 cm. [0074] Width.Medium, about 22 cm. [0075] Leaf: [0076] Upper side color.RHS green group color (near 141 B to 143 A). [0077] Underside color.RHS yellow-green group color (near 147 D to 147 C). [0078] Length.About 9.5 cm. [0079] Width.About 15 cm. [0080] Shape in cross section.Concave. [0081] Leaf surface undulation or blistering.Medium. [0082] Number of leaflets.Three only. [0083] Glossiness.Medium. [0084] Variegation.Absent. [0085] Leaf stem characteristics: [0086] Color.RHS yellow-green group (near 144 B to 145 A). [0087] Position of hairs.Horizontal. [0088] Length.Long, about 19.0 cm to 20.0 cm. [0089] Terminal leaflet: [0090] Length/width ratio.Moderately longer. [0091] Length.Long, about 8.0 cm to 8.5 cm. [0092] Width.Medium, about 7.0 cm to 7.5 cm. [0093] Shape of base.Acute. [0094] Margin.Serrate to crenate. [0095] Shape in cross section.Concave. [0096] Petiole: [0097] Attitude of hairs.Horizontal. [0098] Color.RHS yellow-green group (near 144 B to 145 A). [0099] Length.Long, about 19.0 cm to 20.0 cm. [0100] Stipule: [0101] Anthocyanin coloration.Absent or very weakly expressed, RHS greyed-red group coloration (near 179 C to 179 B). [0102] Length.Short, about 2.0 cm to 2.5 cm. [0103] Stolons: [0104] Number.Medium, about 8. [0105] Thickness.Medium, about 3.0 mm to 3.5 mm. [0106] Pubescence density.Medium. [0107] Anthocyanin coloration.Absent. [0108] Color.RHS yellow-green group (near 145 C to 145 B). [0109] Length.Medium, about 30 cm to 35 cm. [0110] Inflorescence: [0111] Number of flowers.Medium, about 6 to 8. [0112] Position relative to foliage.Above. [0113] Pedicel: [0114] Attitude/position of hairs.Horizontal. [0115] Flower: [0116] Diameter/size.Medium. [0117] Size of calyx relative to corolla.Larger. [0118] Arrangement of petals.Overlapping. [0119] Diameter primary flowers.Long, about 3.3 cm to 3.7 cm. [0120] Diameter secondary flowers.Medium, about 2.8 cm to 3.2 cm. [0121] Number of petals.About 8 to 9. [0122] Fragrance.No significant fragrance. [0123] Fall planted.Time from bloom to mature fruit (in Huelva, Spain): About 18 days to 20 days. [0124] Summer planted.Time from bloom to mature fruit (in Huelva, Spain): About 27 days to 29 days. [0125] Stamens.Present and numerous with pollen present, fertile and abundant. [0126] Stamens length.Approximately 3.8 mm to 3.9 mm. [0127] Stamens color.RHS white group (near 155 D to 155 C). [0128] Anthers.Generally average in size. [0129] Anthers color.RHS yellow group (near 12 C to 12 B) and darkening with advanced maturity. [0130] Pollen.Fertile and abundant. [0131] Pollen color.RHS yellow orange group (near 16 C to 16 B). [0132] Pistils.Abundant. [0133] Pistils size.Medium. [0134] Pistils color.RHS yellow group (near 13 C to 14 C). [0135] Petal: [0136] Length/width ratio.Equal. [0137] Length.Long, about 10 mm to 12 mm. [0138] Width.Long, about 11 mm to 13 mm. [0139] Shape.Rounded. [0140] Color of upper side.RHS white group (near 155 C to 155 B). [0141] Fruiting truss: [0142] Attitude.Semi-erect. [0143] Fruit: [0144] Ratio of length/maximum width.Moderately longer. [0145] Color.RHS red group (near 44 B to 44 A). [0146] Peduncle length of inflorescence stem of primary fruit.About 19 cm to 21 cm. [0147] Peduncle length of inflorescence stem of secondary fruit.About 14 cm to 16 cm. [0148] Peduncle of inflorescence stem color.RHS yellow-green group (near 145 C to 145 B). [0149] Primary fruit: [0150] Length.Long, about 5.5 cm to 6.1 cm. [0151] Width.Medium, about 4.4 cm to 4.8 cm. [0152] Secondary fruit: [0153] Length.Long, about 4.8 cm to 5.3 cm. [0154] Width.Medium, about 3.5 cm to 4.0 cm. [0155] Size.Medium to large. [0156] Shape.Conical. [0157] Difference in shapes between primary and secondary fruits.None to very slight. [0158] Width of band without achenes.Absent or very narrow. [0159] Color of achenes.RHS orange to orange-red group (near 31 B to 32 C). [0160] Evenness of surface.Even or very slightly uneven. [0161] Evenness of color.Even or very slightly uneven. [0162] Glossiness.Medium. [0163] Insertion/position of achenes.Below surface. [0164] Insertion of calyx.Inserted. [0165] Attitude of sepals.Upwards. [0166] Size/diameter of calyx in relation to diameter of fruit.Slightly larger. The calyx presents 7 to 8 sepals with lanceolate shape and 4 to 5 sepals in addition smaller than above mentioned with pointed shape. [0167] Color upper side of sepals.Green group (near 139 B to 139 A). [0168] Color underside of sepals.Yellow-green group (near 143 C to 143 B). [0169] Length of sepals.Long, about 17 mm to 20 mm. [0170] Width of sepals.Long, about 8 mm to 10 mm. [0171] Adherence of calyx.Medium. [0172] Firmness.Firm. [0173] Color of flesh (excluding core).RHS orange-red (RHS orange-red group near 34 B to 34 A), lightening toward center. [0174] Distribution of orange red color of flesh.Marginal. [0175] Fruit cavity/hollow center.Small to medium. [0176] Color of core.RHS orange-red group (near 31 B to 31 A). [0177] Sweetness.Medium. 8.90 Brix. [0178] Acidity.Medium. 0.83%. [0179] Time of flowering (50% of plants at first flower).Very early. [0180] Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruits).Very early. [0181] Type of bearing.Fully remontant. [0182] Disease resistance: No particular sensitivity to any disease or parasite has been observed for Plared 0822. [0183] Storage qualities: Plared 0822 fruit maintain their quality characteristics when keeping them in a frigo chamber at temperatures of about 2 C. during 48 hours. The fruit's color remains substantially the same. [0184] Fall planted: [0185] Planting date.August 5 in the farm of La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation (15 meters high). [0186] Time of flowering data: [0187] 10% flowering (based on August 5 planting date).About September 10. [0188] First mature fruits (based on August 5 planting date).About September 29. [0189] Maturity (15-20 g/plant)(based on August 5 planting date).About October 13. [0190] Time of flowers (50% of plants at first flower)(based on August 5 planting date).About September 20. [0191] Time of ripening (based on August 5 planting date).After planting as aforesaid, plants are grown in raised beds covered with plastic and with small holes in plastic walls, under tunnel. Water and fertilizer were applied through drip irrigation. Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruit) is about October 7. First mature fruit is about September 29, and maturity (15-20 g/plant) is about October 13. [0192] Summer planted: [0193] Planting date.September 25 in the farm of La Mogalla, in Cartaya (Huelva), Spain, about 7 W, 37 N, 45 feet elevation (15 meters high). [0194] Time of flowering data: [0195] 10% flowering (based on September 25 planting date).About November 1. [0196] First mature fruits (based on September 25 planting date).About December 1. [0197] Maturity (15-20 g/plant)(based on September 25 planting date).About January 7. [0198] Time of flowers (50% of plants at first flower)(based on September 25 planting date).About October 13. [0199] Time of ripening (based on September 25 planting date).After planting as aforesaid, plants are grown in raised beds covered with plastic and with small holes in plastic walls, under tunnel. Water and fertilizer were applied through drip irrigation. Time of ripening (50% of plants with ripe fruit) is about December 27. First mature fruit is about December 1, and maturity (15-20 g/plant) is about January 7.