Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’, particularly selected for its large fruit. sustained production, and fruit quality and flavor, is disclosed.

Description

[0001] Latin name: Botanical classification: Fragaria x ananassa.

[0002] Varietal denomination: The varietal denomination of the claimed variety of strawberry plant is ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Cultivated strawberry is a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria that is grown worldwide for its fruit. Modern strawberry was first bred in Brittany, France, in the 18th century by crossing Fragaria virginiana with Fragaria chiloensis. Strawberry fruit is an aggregate accessory fruit, with the fleshy part of the fruit being derived from the receptacle that holds the ovaries.

[0004] Strawberry varieties vary widely in color, size, shape, flavor, season of ripening, degree of fertility, and susceptibility to disease. Certain varieties vary in foliage, and some vary in the relative development of their reproductive organs. Typically, strawberry flowers appear hermaphroditic in structure, but function as either male or female. Generally, commercial production of strawberry plants involves propagation from runners and distribution as either plugs or bare root plants. Cultivation is either perennial or annual plasticulture. During the off season, strawberries can also be produced in greenhouses.

[0005] Strawberry fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic bright red color, aroma, juicy texture, and sweetness. Strawberry fruit is a popular fruit that is generally consumed either fresh or in prepared foods, such as preserves and baked goods.

[0006] Strawberry is an important and valuable fruit crop. Accordingly, there is a need for new varieties of strawberry plants. In particular, there is a need for improved varieties of strawberry plant that are stable, high yielding, and agronomically sound.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In order to meet these needs, the present invention is directed to an improved variety of strawberry plant. In particular, the invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant (Fragaria x ananassa), which has been denominated as ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0008] Strawberry plant variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ originated from a controlled cross between the female parent ‘DrisStrawEighty’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 32,824) and the proprietary strawberry male parent ‘113AC 72’ (unpatented). Progeny plants from this cross, including ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’, were asexually propagated via stolons in Shasta County, California in May 2019. Strawberry plant variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ was later specifically identified and selected in Monterey County, California in May 2020.

[0009] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ was subsequently asexually propagated via stolons, and has undergone testing at test plots in Monterey County, California for five years (2020 to 2025). The present variety has been found to be stable and reproduce true to type through successive asexual propagations via stolons and tissue culture.

[0010] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ was particularly selected for its large fruit, sustained production, and fruit quality and flavor.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] This new strawberry plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographs. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures. Unless otherwise indicated, the photographs are of plants that are approximately 10 months old after planting.

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates whole fruit of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates longitudinal sections of fruit of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates the upper surface (top row) and lower surface (bottom row) of flowers of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates the leaves of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates whole plants of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0017] FIG. 6 illustrates another view of whole plants of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’. The data which define these characteristics is based on observations taken in Monterey County, California from 2020 to 2025. This description is in accordance with UPOV terminology. Color designations, color descriptions, and other phenotypical descriptions may deviate from the stated values and descriptions depending upon variation in environmental, seasonal, climatic, and cultural conditions.

[0019] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The botanical description of ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ was taken from plants that were approximately ten months old after planting. The indicated values represent averages calculated from measurements of several plants. Color references are primarily to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.) (2015 edition). Descriptive terminology follows the Plant Identification Terminology, An Illustrated Glossary, 2nd edition by James G. Harris and Melinda Woolf Harris, unless where otherwise defined.

[0020] Classification:

[0021] Species.—Fragaria x ananassa.

[0022] Common name.—Strawberry.

[0023] Denomination.—‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’.

[0024] Parentage:

[0025] Female parent.—‘DrisStrawEighty’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 32,824).

[0026] Male parent.—Proprietary strawberry plant ‘113AC 72’ (unpatented).

[0027] Plant:

[0028] Height.—24.3 cm.

[0029] Width.—44 cm.

[0030] Height / width ratio.—0.6.

[0031] Number of crowns per plant.—5.5.

[0032] Growth habit.—Semi-upright.

[0033] Density of foliage.—Dense.

[0034] Vigor.—Medium.

[0035] Stolon:

[0036] Average number of daughter plants per mother.—96.

[0037] Diameter (at bract).—3.5 mm.

[0038] Overall color.—RHS N144A (Strong yellowish green).

[0039] Anthocyanin coloration.—Weak.

[0040] Anthocyanin color.—RHS 179B (Moderate red).

[0041] Density of pubescence.—Sparse.

[0042] Fruiting truss:

[0043] Length (from crown to base of terminal flower or fruit).—25.2 cm.

[0044] Diameter (at base of truss).—0.48 cm.

[0045] Number of berries per truss.—4.8.

[0046] Attitude at first picking.—Semi-erect.

[0047] Color (at base of truss).—RHS N144A (Strong yellowish green).

[0048] Leaf:

[0049] Number of leaflets.—Three only.

[0050] Color of leaf upper surface.—RHS NN137A (Greyish olive green).

[0051] Color of leaf lower surface.—RHS 147B (Moderate yellow green).

[0052] Rugosity.—Weak.

[0053] Glossiness.—Medium.

[0054] Variegation.—Absent.

[0055] Terminal leaflet.—Length: 9 cm. Width: 8.7 cm. Length / width ratio: 1.04.Number of teeth per terminal leaflet: 25.9. Overall shape: Orbicular. Shape of base: Rounded. Shape of apex: Rounded. Margin: Serrate to crenate. Margin profile: Flat (level with the leaflet blade). Depth of incisions of margin: Medium deep. Profile in cross-section: Concave.

[0056] Petiole.—Length: 200.2 mm. Diameter: 4.0 mm. Overall color: RHS 145A (Strong yellow green). Pubescence: Medium. Attitude of hairs: Horizontal. Bract frequency (number present on each petiole): 0.4.

[0057] Petiolule.—Length: 12.8 mm. Diameter: 1.9 mm. Color: RHS 145A (Strong yellow green).

[0058] Stipule.—Length: 27.1 mm. Width: 14.9 mm. Stipule color: RHS 145B (Light yellow green). Anthocyanin coloration: Weak. Anthocyanin color: RHS 73A (Deep purplish pink). Pubescence: Medium.

[0059] Inflorescence:

[0060] Number of flowers per plant.—8.7.

[0061] Position of inflorescence in relation to foliage.—Same level.

[0062] Flowering interval.—February to October.

[0063] Flowering runners.—Absent.

[0064] Pedicel.—Attitude of hairs: Upwards.

[0065] Flower.—Flower diameter (petal tip to petal tip on non-flattened flower): 27.8 mm. Arrangement of petals: Touching. Size of calyx in relation to corolla: Larger. Receptacle color: RHS 150A (Brilliant yellow green). Stamen: Present. Anther color: RHS 12A (Vivid yellow).

[0066] Petal.—Length: 7.8 mm. Width: 7.3 mm. Length / width ratio: 1.1. Number of petals per flower: 5.6. Color of upper surface: RHS 155C (Greenish white). Color of lower surface: RHS 155C (Greenish white). Overall shape: Orbicular / circular. Shape of apex: Rounded. Margin: Entire. Shape of base: Concavo-convex.

[0067] Calyx.—Diameter (sepal tip to sepal tip, measured on back of flower): 40.7 mm.

[0068] Sepal.—Length: 16.2 mm. Width: 8.3 mm. Number of sepals per flower: 11.3. Overall shape: Elliptical. Margin: Entire.

[0069] Fruit:

[0070] Fruit size.—Length: 44.8 mm. Width: 40.7 mm. Length / width ratio: 1.1.

[0071] Fruit hollow.—Length: 21.5 mm. Width: 9.6 mm. Length / width ratio: 2.2.

[0072] Shape.—Conical.

[0073] Difference in shape of terminal and other fruits.—None or very slight.

[0074] Position of maximum width.—Moderately towards calyx.

[0075] Shape of apex.—Rounded.

[0076] Shape at calyx end.—Rounded.

[0077] Fruit color.—RHS N45A (Moderate red).

[0078] Evenness of color.—Slightly uneven.

[0079] Evenness of surface.—Even or very slightly uneven.

[0080] Glossiness.—Medium.

[0081] Width of band without achenes.—Absent or very narrow.

[0082] Position of achenes.—Level with surface.

[0083] Position of calyx attachment.—Level with fruit.

[0084] Attitude of sepals.—Outwards.

[0085] Diameter of calyx in relation to diameter of fruit.—Slightly smaller.

[0086] Adherence of calyx.—Medium.

[0087] Firmness.—Medium firm.

[0088] Color of flesh (excluding core).—RHS 40A (Vivid reddish orange).

[0089] Evenness of color of the flesh.—Even.

[0090] Distribution of flesh color.—Marginal and central.

[0091] Color of core.—RHS 36B (Light yellowish pink).

[0092] Sweetness / soluble solids (in ° Brix).—8.7.

[0093] Titratable acidity (% as citric acid).—0.76%.

[0094] Individual fruit weight.—28.6 g / fruit.

[0095] Achenes.—Number of achenes per fruit: 196. Density of achenes: Medium dense. Weight: 0.63 mg / achene. Color of upper (sunward) side of berry: RHS 43A (Vivid reddish orange). Color of lower (shaded) side of berry: RHS 1A (Brilliant greenish yellow).

[0096] Fruiting.—Harvest interval: March to October. Chilling requirement: ~680-880 chill hours at cold-room temperatures (~0-2° C.). Type of bearing: Day neutral under 30° C. and 12- to 18-hour day length. Productivity: 61,001 kg to 93,937 kg of fruit per hectare per season from 5- to 12-month-old plants after planting when grown in Monterey County, California.

[0097] Resistance to abiotic stress, pests, and diseases:

[0098] Macrophomina crown rot (Macrophomina phaseolina).—Susceptible.

[0099] Verticillium wilt (Verticillium sp.).—Moderately resistant.

[0100] Anthracnose crown rot (Colletotrichum acutatum).—Moderately resistant.

[0101] Phytophthora crown wilt (Phytophthora cactorum).—Moderately resistant.

[0102] Fusarium wilt race 1 (Fusarium oxysporum).—Resistant.

[0103] Powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis).—Moderately resistant on fruit, moderately susceptible on foliar tissue.COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND REFERENCE VARIETIES

[0104] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ differs from the female parent ‘DrisStrawEighty’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 32,824) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ has medium plant vigor, weak stolon anthocyanin coloration, rounded shape of base on terminal leaflet, and day neutral type of bearing, whereas ‘DrisStrawEighty’ has strong plant vigor, medium stolon anthocyanin coloration, obtuse shape of base on terminal leaflet, and partially remontant type of bearing. Additionally, ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ has a larger fruit size than ‘DrisStrawEighty’.

[0105] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ differs from the male parent proprietary strawberry plant ‘113AC 72’ (unpatented) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ has greater plant vigor, a denser canopy, and larger fruit size than ‘113AC 72’.

[0106] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ differs from the reference variety ‘DrisStrawEightyOne’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 32,814) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ has a large fruit size, weak stolon anthocyanin coloration, large fruit size, slightly smaller diameter of calyx in relation to fruit diameter, and day neutral type of bearing, whereas ‘DrisStrawEightyOne’ has a medium fruit size, absent or very weak stolon anthocyanin coloration, medium fruit size, slightly larger diameter of calyx in relation to fruit diameter, and partially remontant type of bearing.

[0107] ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ differs from the reference variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThree’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 35,093) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ has a large fruit size, weak stolon anthocyanin coloration, rounded shape of terminal leaflet base, upwards attitude of pedicel hairs, conical fruit shape, and the position of calyx attachment is level with fruit, whereas ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThree’ has a medium fruit size, strong stolon anthocyanin coloration, acute shape of terminal leaflet base, horizontal attitude of pedicel hairs, cordate fruit shape, and inserted position of calyx attachment.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOneHundredThirteen’ as shown and described herein.

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