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DrisBlackSeventeen

Blackberry

Denomination: 'DrisBlackSeventeen'
Trade name: Rebeca
Botanical Name: Rubus
Applicant/Holder: Driscoll's, Inc.
345 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, California
95076
United States of America
Breeder: Gavin R. Sills, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America
Mark F. Crusha, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America
Missael Bonifacio R. Escobedo, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America
Andrea M. Pabon, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America
Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar, Driscoll's, Inc., Watsonville, United States of America
Agent in Canada: Lavery, De Billy, S.E.N.C.R.L. - LLP
1, Place Ville Marie, Bureau 4000
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 4M4
Canada
Tel: 514 397-5138
Application Date: 2018-05-24
Provisional Protection:: 2018-07-30
Application Number: 18-9594
Grant of Rights Date: 2023-02-08
Certificate Number: 6760
Exemption from compulsory licensing: Yes
Expiry date for exemption from compulsory licensing: 2025-02-08
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2043-02-08

Note: The applicant has requested an exemption from compulsory licensing to allow time to multiply and distribute propagating material of the variety. If the exemption is granted, it may be allowed for two years from the date rights are granted for the variety.


Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Driscoll Eureka' and DrisBlackFour'

Summary: The dormant cane of 'DrisBlackSeventeen' has a weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration whereas the dormant cane of 'Driscoll Eureka' has a strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration. The leaflet of 'DrisBlackSeventeen' has medium to deep incisions of the margin whereas the leaflet of 'DrisBlackFour' has shallow to medium depth incisions of the margin. The flower petal on 'DrisBlackSeventeen' is white whereas the flower petal on 'Driscoll Eureka' is white with a violet tinge. The fruit of 'DrisBlackSeventeen' is circular in shape whereas the fruit of 'DrisBlackFour' is elliptic.

Description:

PLANT: semi-upright to spreading growth habit, medium to many new canes, leaf bud burst occurs very early to early, begins flowering on previous years cane very early to early, begins fruit ripening on the previous year's canes late in the season

YOUNG SHOOT (during rapid growth): weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium intensity of green, absent or few glandular hairs
DORMANT CANE: long to very long, medium to large diameter, weak to medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration, medium number of branches distributed over whole length, angular in cross-section
SPINES: medium to many, medium sized, downwards attitude of apex in relation to cane
CURRENT YEAR'S CANE: no fruiting

PETIOLE: mid-sized stipules
LEAF: predominantly five leaflets, palmate type, medium intensity of green on upper side, strong glossiness on upper side
TERMINAL LEAFLET: medium to long, medium to broad, lobbing absent, v-shaped in cross-section, strong undulation of margin, medium to strong blistering between veins
LEAFLET: medium to deep bi-serrate incisions of margin

FLOWER: large diameter, white
FRUITING LATERAL: medium to long
FRUIT: medium length, broad, small to medium length to width ratio, many medium sized drupelets, circular shape in longitudinal section, black

Origin & Breeding History: 'DrisBlackSeventeen' originated from a controlled cross conducted between the two proprietary varieties 'BJ106.3' (female parent) and 'Bulk A' (male parent) in Santa Cruz County, California, United States in 2008. A single seedling of 'DrisBlackSeventeen' was selected in February 2009 based on fruit flavor and size . 'DrisBlackSeventeen' was subsequently asexually propagated, via root cuttings, at a nursery in Santa Cruz County, California and underwent further testing from 2012 to 2016.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'DrisBlackSeventeen' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number 20182022, purchased from the Community Plant Variety Office in Angers, France. The trial was conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany in 2020 and 2021.

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Blackberry: 'DrisBlackSeventeen'

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Blackberry: 'DrisBlackSeventeen'

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