Plants – Rose – Climber
Plant Patent
1999-12-28
2001-08-14
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)
Plants
Rose
Climber
Plant Patent
active
PP012046
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE VARIETY
In the field of plant genetics we conduct an extensive and continuing plant-breeding program including the origination and asexual reproduction of orchard trees, of which peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries, plums and interspecifics are exemplary. It is against this background of our activities that the present variety of peach tree was originated and asexually reproduced by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Stanislaus County, Calif.
PRIOR VARIETIES
The existing varieties of peach and nectarine trees, which are known to us, and mentioned herein, are May Crest Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,064), Ventura Peach (non-patented), Spring Crest Peach (non-patented), Fayette Peach (non-patented), May Grand Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794) and Sweet Gem Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,952).
ORGIN OF THE VARIETY
The present new variety of peach tree (
Prunus persica
) was developed by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif., as a first generation cross, made in 1989, between two selected seedlings with field identification numbers 45GA424 (non-patented) and 7.5HB605 (non-patented). The maternal parent (45GA424) was selected for future use in our breeding program and originated from a cross of two seedling selections. One seedling originated from a cross of Fayette Peach (non-patented) with a nectarine of unknown parentage. The other selected seedling originated from open pollinated seed of May Grand Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794). The paternal parent (7.5HB605) originated from a cross of a selected seedling with May Crest Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,064). The selected seedling originated from a cross between Ventura Peach (non-patented) and Spring Crest Peach (non-patented). We planted and grew a large group of these first generation seedlings, on their own root, under close observation, during which time we recognized the outstanding fruit characteristics described within and selected the present variety for asexual reproduction and commercialization.
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY
Asexual reproduction of the new and distinct variety of peach tree was by budding to Nemaguard rootstock (non-patented), the standard rootstock for peaches in California, as performed by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif., and shows that reproductions run true to the original tree and all characteristics of the tree and its fruit are established and transmitted through succeeding asexual propagations.
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY
The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of large size, vigorous upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of large, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. The fruit is further characterized with ripening in the early maturity season, having a high degree of attractive red skin color and having firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. In comparison to the yellow flesh, mild, sweet, sub-acid, Sweet Gem Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,952), the new variety is approximately 16 days later in maturity.
Gardner Leith Marie
Zaiger Chris Floyd
Zaiger Gary Neil
Zaiger Grant Gene
Campell Bruce R.
Hwu June
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