Patent Application: US-4357202-V

Abstract:
a new and distinct variety of peach tree , which has been given the designation ‘ v75024 ’, is a high quality mid - to - late season non - melting fleshed clingstone peach that produces high quality mid - to late season fruit suitable for processing as a canned or frozen product .

Description:
the following detailed description of the new cultivar was obtained through the observation of plants growing at vineland , ontario . the observed plants were approximately 14 years of age , and were grown under typical soil and weather conditions for the area . tree spacing was 12 feet within and 20 feet between rows . color designations are with reference to the royal horticultural society color chart . common color terms are to be accorded their customary dictionary significance . size .— generally comparable to the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar depending on the nature of rootstock , shaping and pruning . for instance a 14 year old tree with commercial pruning when grown at a spacing of 12 × 20 feet will exhibit a height of approximately 12 to 14 feet and a width of approximately 12 to 15 feet . vigor .— very vigorous and generally comparable to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar ; growth of 6 to 7 feet in height the first growing season . growth .— semi - erect to horizontal . as the tree matures , weight of fruit tends to spread width of tree . usually pruned to vase shape . form .— round headed when mature . productivity .— very good . regularity of bearing .— reliably bears a crop each year . no alternate bearing observed . diameter .— generally comparable to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . the diameter will vary with age , spacing , and other cultural conditions . at the age of 14 years using a density planting of 12 × 20 feet , the girth commonly is approximately 12 to 15 inches measured 14 inches above ground . trunk diameters are larger when the trees are spaced further apart . surface characteristics .— semi - rough and generally comparable to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar and commonly with approximately 10 to 14 lenticles per square inch . bark color .— grey ( rhs 188c ) in mid - summer , darker grey ( rhs 197a ) in winter when dormant . size .— average circumference 7 inches measured 30 inches above ground . typical for peach trees and depending on the nature of shaping and pruning . surface characteristics .— semi - rough and generally comparable to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . color .— grey ( rhs 188c ). lenticels .— small to medium in size , commonly approximately 0 . 13 inch in length , commonly present at a frequency of approximately 10 to 14 per square inch in young bearing branches , and reddish brown [ rhs 165c ] in colouration . crotch angles .— commonly approximately 35 to 45 degrees , and can be modified to approximately 70 to 75 degrees with supports . size .— length ranges from 5 . 1 to 6 . 3 inches in length averaging 5 . 5 inch and slightly shorter compared to ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar averages 6 . 0 inch in length . width ranges from 1 . 3 to 1 . 9 inch averaging 1 . 5 inch , and narrower compared that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar which averages 1 . 8 inch in width . configuration .— lanceolate . the tip acuminate and the base is cuneate . the leaf blade profile is flat in contrast to the upfolded leaves of that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . the angle of the leaf blade is acute at the base and at the tip . margins .— serrate . surface .— upper surface relatively smooth , glabrous . lower surface relatively smooth , except for small ridges created by midrib and pinnate venation , glabrous . color .— green to deep green [ rhs 137a ] on the upper surface and light green [ rhs 137c to 146a ] on the under surface . texture .— smooth upper surface and light pubescence on the under surface . petioles .— medium in length . usually about 0 . 4 inch in length and approximately 0 . 06 inch in thickness . color light green [ rhs 137c ]. grooved longitudinally . glands .— located on upper portion of petiole and lower portion of leaf blade . number : varies from 0 to 3 , average 2 . size : very small , average length 0 . 05 inch . configuration : reniform . colour : greenish yellow [ rhs 145a to 151a ]. anthocyanin colouration .— none observed in mid - summer . size .— commonly approximately 0 . 25 inch in diameter and approximately 0 . 25 inch in length . configuration .— generally in groups of two or more . conical , plump , free . becomes elongated just before opening . pubescence .— pubescent . color .— burgandy - red ( rhs 60d ). pedicel .— size medium . average length 0 . 40 inch . average width 0 . 10 inch . colour light green [ rhs 146b to 137c ]. date of bloom .— approximately may 7 to may 15 at vineland , ontario and may 10 to may 15 to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . duration of flowering is short and comparable to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . general appearance .— rosaceous . large , showy , light pink blossoms . average length 1 inch , average diameter 1 . 75 inch . flower shape .— typical of peach trees . petal number .— five , alternately positioned with sepals . petal size .— approximately 0 . 75 inch in length and 1 . 06 inch in width . petal shape .— orbicular , narrows a point of attachment . edge of outer surface varies from smooth to scalloped . petal color .— medium - pink ( rhs 56 - c ) with light stripes . color fades with age of flower . stamens .— number per flower 37 to 45 , average 40 . average height 0 . 6 inch . filament color white [ rhs 158c ]. filament length 0 . 5 inch . anther colour purple - red [ rhs 183c ]. anther exceeds height of stigma approximately 0 . 05 inch . pollen .— present . self - fertile . color light yellow to butter yellow [ rhs 2d to 4d ]. pistil .— number : always 1 per flower . average length 0 . 7 inch . colour light grayish yellow [ rhs 149d to 150d ] fades to nearly white as flower ages . stigma is located above anthers . pubescence is present on ovary . pedicel .— average length 0 . 2 inch . average width 0 . 1 inch . colour : light green to yellowish green [ rhs 138b ]. date of maturity .— commonly september 6 at vineland , ontario and commonly ripens at 2 to 5 days later than the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . representative dates during 2002 are september 10 for the present cultivar and september 5 for the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar at vineland , ontario . configuration .— rounded . symmetric along the suture . uniformity .— very good . size .— commonly approximately 2 . 5 to 3 . 0 inches in diameter , and approximately 1 . 4 to 1 . 6 inch in thickness . suture . very shallow and narrow suture line . the length from the base to the apex commonly is approximately 2 . 5 to 3 inches . stem cavity .— rounded to slightly elongated in suture plane . average depth 0 . 3 inch . average breadth 1 inch . base .— flat and rounded . apex .— dimpled at tip , comparable to the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . length .— commonly approximately 0 . 4 inch . diameter .— commonly approximately 0 . 15 inch , enlarged at point of fruit attachment . thickness .— typical for a peach , pubescent , tough similar to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar , and tenacious to the flesh . color .— ground colour of skin is cream - yellow ( rhs 1d ) with dark red punctuated colouration ( rhs 45d ) on approximately 75 % of the fruit surface . maximum red colouration occurs when the trees are planted less densely and the fruit is more exposed to the sun . tendency to crack .— none . pubescence .— present . greater density compared to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . color .— orange - yellow ( rhs 18a ). slight anthocyanin colouration from pit cavity into flesh around stone . no anthocyanin colouration directly under skin . firmness .— firm to very firm . surface of pit cavity .— flesh somewhat tight to the pit due to the rough nature of the pit . juice .— medium juicy , comparable to the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . aroma .— slight . fibres .— none present . texture .— non - melting , comparable to the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . flavour .— intermediate acidity , comparable to the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . ripening .— substantially even throughout . eating quality .— very mild and low acid taste . degree of freedom .— semi - freestone , the stone has strong adherence to the flesh . fibres .— none present . size .— commonly approximately 0 . 63 inch in length and approximately 0 . 88 inch in width . color .— red . the colouration darkens upon exposure to air . form .— ovoid in shape ( in same plane as suture ). base .— rounded and flat and approximately 0 . 25 inch in diameter . apex .— flat . average length 0 . 1 inch . sides .— very rough . vary from equal to unequal . some stones have one side extending further from suture plane . surface .— irregularly furrowed toward apex , pitted toward base . pits vary from round to elongated . one long furrow on each side of suture , extending from base to apex . narrow ridges vary in length , with rough surface . ridges approximately 0 . 03 to 0 . 06 inch in depth . tendency to split .— none . cold reaction : the ‘ v75024 ’ cultivar is medium - hardy to hardy , comparable to the cold hardiness of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . winter injury is confined to the previous two season &# 39 ; s growth . disease resistance : canker ( cytospora spp . ).— moderately resistant , comparable to that of the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar . bacterial spot ( xanthomonas campestris pv . pruni ).—‘ v75024 ’ cultivar is resistant . the ‘ babygold 5 ’ cultivar is susceptible . use : processing suitable for processing as a canned or frozen product . keeping quality : keeps approximately 5 to 8 days at room temperature [ when picked at commercial ripening ] and has kept in excess of three weeks in cold storage . shipping quality : good . handles and ships well due to very firm nature . although the new ‘ v75024 ’ cultivar of peach tree possesses the above - described characteristics as a result of the growing conditions at vineland , ontario , it is to be expected that variations of the usual type and magnitude may appear that are caused by differences in growing conditions , fertilization , pruning , pest control and other horticultural practices when the new cultivar is grown in different environments . young leaf tissue samples of v75024 , babygold 5 , babygold 7 , and catherina were collected in may and september 2003 from nurseries located near vineland , ontario . the tissue was immediately frozen in liquid nitrogen , transported on dry ice and frozen at − 80 ° c . dna was extracted according to serrano et al ., 2002 with some modifications . approximately 50 mg of leaf tissue were ground in a fast prep machine ( qbiogene ) with 200 ul extraction buffer ( 100 mm tris - hcl , 1 . 4 m nacl , 20 mm edta , 2 % ctab , 1 % pvp , 0 . 2 % β - mercaptoethanol , 0 . 1 % nahso 3 ) and incubated at 65 ° c . for 30 minutes . an equal volume of chloroform : isoamyl alcohol ( 24 : 1 ) was added , mixed by inversion and centrifuged at 6 , 000 × g for 15 minutes . the supernatant was transferred to a new tube , mixed with 10 ug rnase a and incubated at 37 ° c . for 30 minutes . an aliquot of 130 ul ice - cold isopropanol was added , mixed by inversion and centrifuged at 13 , 000 × g for 5 minutes to recover the nucleic acid precipitate . the supernatant was removed and the pellet was washed with 400 ul of 10 mm ammonium acetate in 76 % ethanol for 10 minutes and dried at room temperature . the pellet was re - suspended overnight at 4 ° c . in 200 ul of sterile ddh 2 o ( ph 8 . 0 ) and quantified using a spectramax plus spectrophotometer ( molecular devices ). the dna was then stored at − 20 ° c . microsatellite primer pairs previously developed in peach ( table 1 ) were synthesized by sigma genosys ( oakville , on ). pcr was performed in a robocycler 96 ( stratagene ) and consisted of one incubation of 5 minutes at 94 ° c . followed by 35 cycles of 45 seconds at 94 ° c ., 45 seconds at the appropriate annealing temperature ( table 1 ) and 1 minute at 72 ° c . the final cycle was followed by a 5 minute incubation at 72 ° c . amplification reactions were carried out in 25 ul volumes containing 10 mm tris - hcl ph 8 . 3 , 50 mm kcl , 1 . 5 mm mgcl 2 , 100 um of each dntp , 10 pmol of each primer , 1u taq polymerase ( sigma ) and approximately 200 ng peach genomic dna . following amplification , 10 ul of the pcr reaction was separated on a 1 % agarose gel containing ethidium bromide to verify pcr amplification . samples were then stored at − 20 ° c . prior to polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis . the pcr products were denatured by addition of an equal volume of sample buffer ( 95 % de - ionized formamide , 10 mm naoh , 0 . 05 % bromophenol blue , 0 . 05 % xylene cyanol ). samples were heated at 94 ° c . for 6 minutes and immediately placed on ice . two microliters of each denatured preparation were loaded onto a 38 × 50 cm 6 % polyacrylamide sequencing gel containing 7 m urea in 1 × tbe buffer ( 90 mm tris , 90 mm boric acid , 1 mm edta ). gels were run on a sequi - gen gt nucleic acid electrophoresis cell ( bio - rad ) for 4 - 5 hours at 85w . following electrophoresis , gels were silver - stained using the silverxpress silver staining kit ( invitrogen ), scanned on a hp scanjet 5470c scanner and dried on a slab gel dryer sgd2000 ( savant ). fragment sizes were determined with 10 - bp and 25 - bp ladder dna sizing markers ( invitrogen ) using the discovery series , quantity one software program ( bio - rad ). the microsatellite primer pairs revealed genetic differences between and among the four peach varieties ( fig1 and 2 ). table 2 summarizes the fragment sizes detected for each of the primer pairs used based on repeated samples . there are a number of fragments that can be used to distinguish each of the four varieties using pairwise or any combination of comparisons . for example , fragments 262 / 264 from ssr bppct025 which are present in v75024 , catherina and babygold 7 are not detected in babygold 5 . the characteristic fragment sizes that can be used to distinguish v75024 from all three reference varieties are presented in bold type in table 2 . these characteristic fragments are fragment 255 using ssr pchcms2 and fragments 143 , 142 , 141 , 140 , 139 , 138 , 137 , and 136 using ssr udp96 - 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