Verdi
| Denomination: | 'Verdi' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Fresh Forward Holding B. V. Hogewoerd 1c, 6851 ET Huissen Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
, Eck En Wiel, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
Smart & Biggar LP P.O. Box 2999, Station D 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 900 Ottawa, Ontario K1P5Y6 Canada Tel: 613-232-2486 ex. 1279 |
| Application Date: | 2022-09-29 |
| Provisional Protection:: | 2022-09-29 |
| Application Number: | 22-11087 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2024-03-27 |
| Certificate Number: | 7063 |
| Grant of Rights Termination Date: | 2044-03-27 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Malling Centenary' and 'I16106'
Summary: The leaf of 'Verdi' has an absent or weak degree of blistering whereas the leaf of 'Malling Centenary' has a medium degree of blistering. The petiole of 'Verdi' has hairs with a horizontal attitude whereas the petiole of 'I16106' has hairs with an upwards attitude.
Description:
PLANT: upright growth habit, medium density foliage, medium to strong vigour, not remontant bearing type
STOLON: medium number, medium to strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration, sparse pubescence
PETIOLE: long, horizontal attitude of hairs
STIPULE: weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration
LEAF: large, medium green upper side, absent or weak blistering, medium glossiness, no variegation
TERMINAL LEAFLET: moderately longer than wide, acute base, serrate margin, concave in cross-section
FLOWERING: begins early to mid-season
INFLORESCENCE: positioned at same level as foliage, medium number of flowers
PEDICEL: upwards attitude of hairs
FLOWER: large diameter, overlapping petal arrangement, calyx larger than corolla, stamen present
PETAL: length equal to width, white upper side
CALYX: attachment level with fruit, outwards attitude of sepals, diameter slightly larger than fruit, medium adherence to fruit
FRUIT: length equal to width, large, conical shape, slight difference in shape between terminal fruit and other fruit, medium to firm, medium sized cavity, begins ripening early
FRUIT SURFACE: medium red, slightly uneven colour distribution, strong glossiness, even or very slightly uneven, narrow band without achenes, achenes positioned level with surface
FRUIT FLESH: medium red, medium red core
Origin & Breeding History: 'Verdi' originated from a cross conducted in March 2011 in Eck en Wiel and Huissen, Netherlands. The cross was made between the female parent 'E2008-001' and the male parent 'E2006-367'. A single plant was selected in June 2012 based on yield of primary fruits, fruit quality and shape, ease of picking, and fruit colour. 'Verdi' was first vegetatively propagated by runner-plants in July 2012.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Verdi' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 2018/0902, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt Prüfstelle in Wurzen, Germany from 2019 to 2020.
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Strawberry: 'Verdi'
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Strawberry: 'Verdi'
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Strawberry: 'Verdi'
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