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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 15, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ron Beatson, Nelson, NZ;
Dominique Noiton, Wellington, NZ;
Assignee:
The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited, Palmerston North, NZ;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Plt / ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by a shiny, attractive orange color with intense red blush covering 30-50% of the surface. The fruit is of large size with an elliptical shape and has juicy, firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by vigorous healthy growth and a drooping tree habit. The new variety has been named `Vulcan`.