Raspberry plant named ‘PS-12.082-54’

Abstract

This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-12.082-54’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: mid-season primocane production with medium sized fruit of strong yellow orange coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, is very glossy and possesses an average % brix of 10.2. Foliage is flat, medium green; possessing weak rugosity, weak gloss and mostly 3 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium prickle density of small green prickles and are absent of anthocyanin coloration.

Description

[0001] Latin name of the genus and species of the plant claimed: Rubus idaeus.

[0002] Variety denomination: ‘PS-12.082-54’.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to a new and distinct fall-bearing raspberry variety designated as ‘PS-12.082-54’. This new variety is a result of a controlled cross made in 2012 in Watsonville, California between raspberry variety ‘BOUNTIFUL’ (patented, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 27,582) as the female parent and raspberry variety ‘PARAGON’ (patented, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 27,583) as the male parent in an ongoing breeding program. The variety is botanically known as Rubus idaeus and was tested as ‘RR 12.082-54’ and ‘PS-8254’.

[0004] The seedling resulting from the aforementioned cross was asexually propagated by dormant canes in Santa Cruz County, California and was subsequently selected by the inventor from a controlled breeding plot in Watsonville, California in 2014. After its selection, the new variety was further asexually propagated by dormant canes, roots and non-dormant root shoot cuttings in Watsonville (Santa Cruz County), Manteca (San Joaquin County), and Macdoel (Siskiyou County), California. The new variety was then extensively tested over the next several years in fruiting fields in Watsonville, California. This propagation has demonstrated that the combination of traits disclosed herein as characterizing the new variety are fixed and remain true to type through successive generations of asexual reproduction.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] ‘PS-12.082-54’ is primarily adapted to the climate and growing conditions of the central coast of California. This region provides the necessary year-round temperatures required for it to produce a healthy plant stand and to remain in fruit production from July through November on primocanes and in the ensuing year from May through July on the floricanes. Damage to fruit and young leaves has been observed in summer temperatures at or above 95° F. (35° C.). No winter damage has been observed on fruiting plants in off-cycle (winter) production regions of USDA climate zones 9b and above. No winter damage has been observed on dormant plants in on-cycle (summer) production regions of USDA climate zones 7b-9b. In climate zones below this, winter hardiness is unknown for ‘PS-12.082-54’. ‘PS-12.082-54’ is not drought tolerant and requires frequent irrigation to maintain proper plant health. The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined to be unique characteristics of ‘PS-12.082-54’, which in combination distinguish this raspberry plant as a new and distinct variety:

[0006] 1. Strong yellow green prickles.

[0007] 2. High fruit yield.

[0008] 3. Strong orange yellow fruit.

[0009] 4. Absent to very weak primocane glaucosity.

[0010] 5. Avg % Brix of 10.2.

[0011] The raspberry variety that is believed to be most closely related to the new raspberry variety ‘PS-12.082-54’ is the raspberry variety ‘MAJESTIC’ (patented, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 31,716). In comparison to the similar raspberry variety ‘MAJESTIC’, ‘PS-12.082-54’ differs by the following combination of characteristics described in Table 1:Comparison Between ‘PS-12.082-54’ and ‘Majestic’

[0012] TABLE 1‘MAJESTIC’Characteristic‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP31,716)Prickle RHS N144DRHS N186Bcoloration (tip)Strong yellow Dark greyish greenpurpleLeaf shape FlatSlightly (cross section)convexRugosityWeakMediumColor mature fruitRHS 17ARHS 53AStrong orange Vivid reddish yelloworangeRelative size of LargeMediumdrupesPredominant ConicalConicalshape of fruitPeduncle AbsentAbsent to anthocyanin intensityvery weakRelative number of 19.622.1pedicel pricklesMediumMany‘PS-12.082-54’ differs from its parents, ‘BOUNTIFUL’ and ‘PARAGON’ by the following combination of characteristics described in Table 2:Comparison Between ‘PS-12.082-54’, ‘Bountiful’, and ‘Paragon’

[0013] TABLE 2‘BOUNTIFUL’‘PARAGON’Characteristic‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP27,582)(US PP27,583)ProductivityHighHighMediumCrates / acre 10,89210,4767,222(18-mo.)Color RHS 17ARHS 34ARHS 34Amature Strong Vivid Vivid fruityellow reddish reddish orangeorangeorangeGlossiness (fruit)Very highMediumHighFirmness (fruit)HighHighVery highAdherence of WeakVery weakMediumreceptaclePrimocaneMediumLateEarlytime of fruitingRelative LargeMediumSmallsize of drupeletPrimocane 4.14.64.2fruit weight (g)Soluble 10.29.811.6solids (% brix)

[0014] For identification, a series of molecular markers have been determined for this new variety.BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying color photographs illustrate the overall appearance of typical specimens of the new raspberry variety ‘PS-12.082-54’ at various stages of development as true as reasonably possible with color reproductions of this type. Color in the photographs may differ slightly from the color value cited in the detailed botanical description which accurately describes the color of ‘PS-12.082-54’. The depicted plant and plant parts of the new raspberry variety ‘PS-12.082-54’ were taken in Watsonville, California and are approximately 2 to 16 months old:

[0016] FIG. 1 shows typical primocane fruit shape, color and gloss characteristics of ‘PS-12.082-54’ taken in the month of August 2024;

[0017] FIG. 2 shows typical shape, gloss, coloration, foliate and rugosity characteristics of ‘PS-12.082-54’ taken in the month of August 2024;

[0018] FIG. 3 shows typical young shoot characteristics of ‘PS-12.082-54’ taken in the month of March 2025;

[0019] FIG. 4 shows typical floricane characteristics of ‘PS-12.082-54’ taken in the month of March 2025.

[0020] FIG. 5 shows typical floricane characteristics of ‘PS-12.082-54’ taken in the month of May 2022.DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0021] ‘PS-12.082-54’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The characteristics of the new variety may vary in detail, depending upon variations in environmental factors, including weather (temperature, humidity and light intensity), day length, soil type, and location.

[0022] The aforementioned photographs, together with the following description of the new raspberry variety ‘PS-12.082-54’, unless otherwise noted, are based upon observations taken during the 2023-2024 growing season in Watsonville, California. Primocane measurements and ratings were taken from plants of ‘PS-12.082-54’ dug from a nursery located in Siskiyou County, California during the middle of October 2022 and planted approximately 3 to 4 weeks later in Watsonville, California. The approximate age of the observed primocane plants is 7 to 8 months. Floricane measurements and ratings were taken from the same planting of ‘PS-12.082-54’ at an approximate age of 16 to 18 months. Yield observations and fruit quality characteristics are averaged from 3 years of data collected from the 2021 through 2024 production seasons. Flower measurements and characteristics are from secondary flowers unless otherwise noted. Fruit characteristics and measurements are from secondary fruit unless otherwise noted. Foliage characteristics and measurements are from 3-foliate foliage unless otherwise noted.

[0023] Color terminology where noted follows The R.H.S. Colour Chart Sixth Edition, Royal Horticultural Society, London, United Kingdom (2015).

[0024] The following Tables 3-7 describe fruit, plant, foliage, flower and pest / disease characteristics of the new raspberry ‘PS-12.082-54’ in comparison to the similar raspberry variety ‘MAJESTIC’ (patented, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 31,716).Comparison Between ‘PS-12.082-54’ and ‘Majestic’

[0025] TABLE 3FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS‘MAJESTIC’Characteristic‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP31,716)Color mature fruitRHS 17ARHS 43AStrong orange Vivid reddish yelloworangeColor achenesRHS 159ARHS 159ALight Light yellowish yellowish pinkpinkFruit length (mm)26.2225.49Fruit width (mm)22.7422.73Length / width ratio1.151.12Longer than Longer than broadbroadSeed weight (mg)1.551.68Drupelets per berry107131Weight of single 0.0660.044drupe (g / drupe)Drupe length 4.447.15(mm)Drupe diameter 4.874.19(mm)Relative size LargeMediumof drupesFruit sizeMediumMediumFruit per node1211Predominant ConicalConicalshapeReceptacle 24.0423.55length (mm)Receptacle 10.2210.41diameter (mm)Receptacle colorRHS 155BRHS 155BPale Yellowish yellowwhiteEvenness ofEvenEvencolor (fruit)GlossinessVery highHighAdherence of WeakWeakreceptacleFirmness of fleshMediumHighFirmness of skinHighHighSoluble solids10.210.8(% brix)Fruit use Fresh Fresh (intendedmarket)marketmarket

[0026] TABLE 4PLANT CHARACTERISTICS‘MAJESTIC’Characteristic‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP31,716)General:HabitUprightUprightPlant height (m)1.41.8Plant width (cm)3135Time to initiate 10-1210-12roots (days)Canes per hill10.510.4ProductivityHighHighCrates / acre (18-mo.)10,89210,490Self-fruitfulnessYesYesType of bearingEverbearingEverbearingPrimocane:Color (true)RHS N144CRHS 145AStrong Strongyellow yellow greengreenLength (cm)144.2178.1Basal 20.7713.62diameter (mm)Diameter 10.9811.38central ⅓ (mm)Lateral length at 30.528.5central ⅓ (cm)No. fruiting15.715.3laterals per caneTotal nodes per cane3635Internode length 44.0839.01at central ⅓ (mm)Anthocyanin n / aRHS 59BcolorationDeep purplish redAnthocyanin AbsentAbsent to intensityvery weakPubescenceAbsentAbsentVegetative bud 6.2510.34length (mm)Vegetative bud 4.885.46diameter (mm)Vegetative bud Widely ovateOvateshapeVegetative bud RHS 166ARHS 187BcolorGreyish Dark redbrownStrength of Absent toAbsent to waxy coat very weakvery weak(glaucosity)Time of fruitingJuly 22ndJuly 15th(First Day)Time of fruitingNov. 21stNov. 22nd(Last Day)Length of fruiting 123 Days132 Daysseason% of total yield69%44%Primocane fruit 4.14.2weight (g)Primocane yield3,6552,571(g / plant)Young Shoots:Number (per 20-2515-20meter)MediumMediumAnthocyanin AbsentPresentpresenceAnthocyanin n / aRHS 179AcolorationModerate redAnthocyanin AbsentMediumintensityPrickles:Prickle presencePresentPresentPrickle RHS N144DRHS N186Bcoloration (tip)Strong Dark yellow greyish greenpurplePrickle RHS N144CRHS N186Ccoloration (base)Strong Dark yellow greyish greenredPrickle length at 0.520.70central 1 / 3 (mm)Prickle base at0.411.23central ⅓ (mm)Prickle density per 5.125.35cm at central ⅓MediumMediumPrickle textureRigidRigidAttitude of the tipHorizontalHorizontalFloricane:Color (true)RHS N167ARHS 165BBrownish Brownish orangeorangeLength (cm)107.4130.8Width at 9.7510.88central ⅓ (mm)Total nodes per cane1620Internode length 44.7740.70at central ⅓ (mm)Fruiting lateral ErectErectattitudeTime of fruiting May 16thMay 16th(First Day)Time of fruiting July 21stJuly 23rd(Last Day)Length of fruiting 66 Days68 Daysseason% of total yield31%56%Floricane fruit 4.04.0weight (g)Floricane yield1,4793,273(g / plant)

[0027] TABLE 5FOLIAGE CHARACTERISTICS‘MAJESTIC’‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP31,716)Characteristic(3 Foliate)(3 Foliate)General:Color of RHS NN137BRHS 137Aupper surfaceGreyish Moderate olive greenolive greenColor of RHS 190BRHS 192Alower surfacePale greenPale yellow greenVenationPinnatePinnateShape in cross FlatSlightly sectionconvexArrangementCompoundCompoundRelief between WeakMediumveins (rugosity)GlossinessWeakWeakNumber ofMostly 3Equal 3 - 5leaflets / leafTotal leaf 23.421.2length (cm)Total leaf 22.822.1width (cm)Terminal Leaflet:Length (mm)143.9116.2Width (mm)87.479.1Length / width ratio1.61.5LongerLonger than broadthan broadSizeMediumMediumShapeCordateCordateShape of baseRoundedCordateShape of tipAcuminateAcuminateMarginsBiserrateBiserrateLateral Leaflet:Length (mm)113.8104.9Width (mm)56.877.2Length / width ratio2.01.3Much longer Longerthan broadthan broadRachis 36.443.1length (mm)Rachis 1.541.90diameter (mm)Rachis n / aRHS 184Aanthocyanin colorationof upper surfaceGreyish redRachis AbsentWeakanthocyanin intensityOrientationOppositeOppositeArrangementCompoundCompoundShapeOvateOvateOverlappingFreeOverlappingShape of the baseObliqueRoundedShape of the tipAcuminateAcuminateMarginsBiserrateBiserratePetiole:Length (mm)73.6861.10Width (mm)2.814.68Prickle presenceYesYesPrickle orientationErectErectAnthocyanin n / aRHS 180Bcoloration of Moderate redupper surfaceAnthocyaninAbsentAbsent to intensity of very weakupper surfaceStipule length (mm)8.3410.70Stipule width (mm)0.620.89Stipule orientationErectErect

[0028] TABLE 6FLOWER CHARACTERISTICS‘MAJESTIC’Characteristic‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP31,716)Petal color RHS NN155ARHS 155C(upper surface)Yellowish Greenish whitewhitePetal colorRHS NN155ARHS 155C(lower surface)Yellowish Greenish whitewhiteFlower 22.2421.22diameter (mm)Petal Length (mm)7.717.46Petal width (mm)3.153.10Petal length / 2.442.40width ratioMuch longerMuch longerthan broadthan broadPetal shape in FlatFlatcross sectionPetal shape Narrowly Narrowly (overall)spatulatespatulatePetal shape (apex)RoundedRoundedPetal shape (base)AttenuateAttenuatePetal marginEntireEntirePetal textureGlabrousGlabrousNo. petals / flower5.25.2No. sepals / flower5.25.4Sepal length (mm)9.269.70Sepal width at5.135.20base (mm)Sepal shapeWidely deltateWidely deltateSepal shape (apex)AcuminateAcuminateSepal coloration RHS 144ARHS 144A(upper surface)Strong yellow Strong yellow greengreenSepal coloration RHS 144BRHS 144B(lower surface)Strong yellow Strong yellow greengreenSepal marginEntireEntireSepal textureSlightly Slightly pubescentpubescentNo. stamen / flower8295Filament length 5.085.19(mm)Filament colorRHS 155CRHS 155CGreenish whiteGreenish whitePollen quantityMediumHighPollen colorRHS 196DRHS 196DYellowish Yellowish whitewhiteAnther length (mm)1.201.12Anther diameter 0.480.51(mm)Anther coloration RHS 155CRHS 155C(pre-dehiscence)Greenish whiteGreenish whiteAnther coloration RHS 165BRHS 165B(post-dehiscence)Brownish Brownish orangeorangeStigma shapeLobedLobedStigma length (mm)0.110.10Stigma diameter0.400.41(mm)Stigma colorationRHS 145DRHS 145DLight yellow Light yellow greengreenStyle length (mm)3.093.10Style diameter (mm)0.400.40Style colorationRHS 145DRHS 145DLight yellow Light yellow greengreenOvule length (mm)1.111.39Ovule diameter 1.011.42(mm)Ovule colorationRHS 145BRHS 145BLight yellow Light yellow greengreenPedicle length20.2120.15(mm)Pedicle1.391.42diameter (mm)Pedicle n / aRHS 181Canthocyanin Moderate redcolorationPedicle AbsentAbsent to anthocyanin very weakintensityRelative 19.622.1number of MediumManypedicel pricklesPeduncle AbsentPresentanthocyanin presencePeduncle n / aRHS 184Aanthocyanin Greyish redcolorationPeduncle AbsentAbsent to anthocyanin very weakintensity

[0029] TABLE 7PEST AND DISEASE REACTIONS‘MAJESTIC’Characteristic‘PS-12.082-54’(US PP31,716)Spotted wing SusceptibleSusceptibledrosophila(Drosophila suzukii)Two spotted SusceptibleSusceptiblespider mite(Tetranychus urticae)Grey fruit moldSusceptibleSusceptible(Botrytis cinerea)Powdery mildewModerately Moderately (Podosphaera susceptiblesusceptibleaphanis var. aphonic)Yellow rustModerately Moderately (Phragmidiumresistantresistant rubi-idaei)

Claims

1. A new and distinct raspberry variety named ‘PS-12.082-54’, as described and illustrated herein.

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