The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited

Elspeth A MacRae

Ron A Beatson

Mark A McNeilage

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AAME01_01 (unpatented) and a male selection AAME01_05 (unpatented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance (both internal and external) characterised by its green hairless, edible skin with red-centered flesh at maturity, small fruit size, oblong shape, and sweet aromatic taste. The new variety has been named 'Hortgem Rua'.

Kiwi plant named 'Hortgem Rua'

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AA05_01 of unknown parentage and a male selection AA13._0l of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA05_01 and AA 13_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, oblong shape and sweet aromatic taste.

Kiwi plant named 'Hortgem Wha'

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AA01_01 of unknown parentage and a male selection AA04_01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA01_01 and AA04_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, ovoid shape and sweet aromatic taste.

Kiwi plant named 'Hortgem Toru'

A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female selection AA02-01 of unknown parentage and a male selection AA13-01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA02-01 and AA13-01) are unpatented. Its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size and sweet aromatic taste distinguish the new variety.

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Elspeth A MacRae