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Apple tree named `Nicogreen` |
| PP16559 |
Apple tree named `Nicogreen`
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| Patent Drawings: | |
| Inventor: |
Nicolai |
| Date Issued: |
May 23, 2006 |
| Application: |
10/293,208 |
| Filed: |
November 12, 2002 |
| Inventors: |
Nicolai; Johan (Sint-Truiden, BE)
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| Assignee: |
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| Primary Examiner: |
Campell; Bruce R. |
| Assistant Examiner: |
McCormick-Ewoldt; S. B. |
| Attorney Or Agent: |
Foley & Lardner LLP |
| U.S. Class: |
PLT/172 |
| Field Of Search: |
PLT/72; PLT/161 |
| International Class: |
A01H 5/00 |
| U.S Patent Documents: |
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| Other References: |
UPOV-ROM GTITM Computer Database, 2003/01, GTI Jouve Retrieval Software, citation for `Nicogreen`. cited by examiner.
Corresponding Australian PBR Application No. 2004/318 filed Dec. 2003, 2004. cited by other.
Corresponding Swiss PBR Application No. 04-2178 filed Dec. 21, 2004. cited by other. |
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| Abstract: |
A new and distinct apple tree named `Nicogreen`. The new variety is the result of a cross between `Delcorf` and `Granny Smith,` and is most similar in appearance to `Granny Smith`. The new variety is distinguishable from `Granny Smith` by its early maturation, which occurs approximately six weeks before `Granny Smith.` |
| Claim: |
I claim:
1. A new and distinct apple tree plant named `Nicogreen`, substantially as illustrated and described herein. |
| Description: |
Latin name ofthe genus and species of the plant claimed: Malus communis Mill.
Variety denomination: `Nicogreen`.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
None.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of apple tree, botanically known as Malus communis Mill. and hereinafter referred to by the name `Nicogreen`. This new and distinct cultivar was bred by inventor, Johan Nicolai, inSint-Truiden, Belgium.
`Nicogreen` originated as a controlled cross between `Delcorf` (unpatented) and `Granny Smith` (unpatented). It most closely resembles `Granny Smith` in appearance, although fruit of `Nicogreen` matures approximately 6 weeks before `GrannySmith.` Other differences between `Nicogreen` and its parents are shown in the table below:
TABLE-US-00001 Characteristic `Nicogreen` `Granny Smith` `Delcorf` Fruit Skin color Green Green (greener than Yellow `Nicogreen`) Overcolor of fruit Yellow No blush Orange red, striped Flesh Color White White Cream
The new variety has been asexually propagated by T-budding and bench grafting onto `M9` and `MM111` rootstocks, and has been demonstrated to remain true to type through successive generations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH
The FIGURE illustrates the fruit of the new variety, `Nicogreen.`
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY
The following is a detailed botanical description of the new and distinct variety of apple tree, based on observations of specimens grown in Sint-Truiden, Belgium. The observed plants were five years old. Colors are described according to TheRoyal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.), except where general colors of ordinary significance are used. It should be understood that the characteristics described will vary somewhat depending upon cultural practices and climatic conditions,and can vary with location and season. Quantified measurements are expressed as an average of measurements taken from a number of individual plants of the new variety. The measurements of any individual plant, or any group of plants of the new varietymay vary from the stated average.
All trees of `Nicogreen`, insofar as they have been observed, have been identical in all the characteristics described below. Parentage: `Delcorf` (unpatented) and `Granny Smith` (unpatented). Classification: Botanical.--Malus communis Mill. Propagation: Holds to distinguishing characteristics through succeeding asexual propagations by T-budding and bench grafting onto `M9` and `MM111` rootstocks. Locality where grown and observed.--Sint-Truiden, Belgium. Tree: Age.--Observed plants werefive years old. Vigor.--Medium (compare to `Golden Delicious`). Trunk diameter.--40 mm at 50 cm above union. Height.--2.5 m. Number of lateral branches.--9. Length of lateral branches.--1.6 m total length (3 to 4 years old branches). Approximately0.70 m (new 1 year old shoots). Crown diameter.--1.2 m. Bark color.--Brown-grey (N199B). Branch diameter.--16 mm. Branch color.--Brown-grey (N199C), darker and greyer than `Granny Smith`. Lenticels.--Round and elongated, 1-1.5 mm. Approximately 5lenticels/cm.sup.2. Leaves: Leaf length.--110 mm. Leaf width.--65 mm. Leaf margin.--Irregular, every 1-3 mm, pointed. Leaf color (based on mature leaf).--Upper surface -- green, shiny (137A). Lower surface -- pale green (138B). Leaftexture.--Slightly hairy. Leaf shape.--Apex: Obtuse; Base: Rounded. Petiole length.--32 mm. Petiole color (based on mature leaf).--Green (142B). Vein color.--Yellow-green (145D). Venation pattern.--Pinnate. Stipules.--Relatively wide, 3-4 mm wide,15-18 mm long. Flowers: Bud length.--13 mm. Bud diameter.--8 mm. Bud color.--White-grey. Time of beginning of flowering (10% open flowers).--Medium (compare to `Cox's Orange Pippin`). Petal length.--26.25 mm+/-3.14 mm. Petal width.--16.09 mm+/-1.73mm. Petal color (determined on an open flower).--Upper surface -- white (155B). Lower surface -- red-purple (N57D). Petal color (determined at balloon stage).--Red-purple (59D). Petal margin.--Smooth. Petal texture.--Hairy. Flower diameter.--53.92mm+/-2.84 mm. Fruit: Fruit average weight.--240 g. Fruit shape.--Oblong (compare to `Gravenstein`). Fruit size.--Height: 78 mm; Width: 83 mm. Stem length.--22 mm. Depth of stem basin.--15 mm. Calyx.--Depth: 10 mm; Width: 30 mm. Overcolor ofskin.--Yellow-Green (N151A) (compare to `Granny Smith`). Background color of skin.--Yellow-Green (N144A) (`Golden` nr 2 C3(a)). Lenticels.--White (N155A), +/-0.5 mm diameter, Approximately 5 lenticels/cm.sup.2. Flesh color.--White (155A). Seeds.--Present. Seed color.--Grey-orange (175A). Seed length.--8.27 mm+/-0.51 mm. Seed number.--5.47+/-3.07. Time of fruit ripening for eating.--Medium (compare to `Reine des Reinettes`). Sensitivity to pests/disease.--Not very sensitive. Sensitivity to scald.--Not very sensitive. Winter hardiness.--No problems observed during the winter climates of Northwest Europe and the Alps. Drought/heat tolerance.--Good; a yellow blush appears in hot dry climates. Market use.--Fresh market. Veryfirm juicy apple; better eating quality than `Granny Smith`. Storageability.--Very good (8.5 kgf/cm.sup.2 penetrometer value after 9 months storage at 1.degree. C., 1% O.sub.2, 2.5% CO.sub.2. Reproductive organs: Stamen length.--12.79 mm+/-0.93 mm. Stamen quantity.--19.56+/-0.88. Stamen color.--White (155C). Pollen color (color of mature pollen grains was determined).--Yellow (5D). Pollination requirements.--Golden Hornet, Golden Gem, Hilieri. Sepal length.--8.65 mm+/-1.49 mm. Sepalwidth.--4.14 mm+/-0.47 mm. Sepal quantity.--5. Sepal color.--Green (138B). Pistil length (total length determined by measuring length of the part where the pistils are attached together and the length of the part where they are separated).--11.38mm+/-0.79 mm. Pistil width (width was measured at the base of the pistil).--0.85+/-0.12 mm. Pistil quantity.--5. Pistil color.--Yellow-green (145A).
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