USPP7336P - Peach tree (Snow Diamond) - Google Patents
Peach tree (Snow Diamond) Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- USPP7336P USPP7336P US07/355,647 US35564789V US7336P US PP7336 P USPP7336 P US PP7336P US 35564789 V US35564789 V US 35564789V US 7336 P US7336 P US 7336P
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- variety
- fruit
- peach tree
- size
- plant
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 235000006040 Prunus persica var persica Nutrition 0.000 title claims abstract description 14
- 229910003460 diamond Inorganic materials 0.000 title description 2
- 239000010432 diamond Substances 0.000 title description 2
- 240000005809 Prunus persica Species 0.000 title 1
- 235000013399 edible fruits Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 239000004575 stone Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 240000006413 Prunus persica var. persica Species 0.000 claims 1
- 244000144730 Amygdalus persica Species 0.000 abstract description 12
- 241000196324 Embryophyta Species 0.000 abstract description 4
- 235000006029 Prunus persica var nucipersica Nutrition 0.000 abstract description 4
- 244000017714 Prunus persica var. nucipersica Species 0.000 abstract description 4
- 240000001140 Mimosa pudica Species 0.000 abstract description 3
- 239000000796 flavoring agent Substances 0.000 abstract description 3
- 235000019634 flavors Nutrition 0.000 abstract description 3
- 230000034303 cell budding Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
- 235000009508 confectionery Nutrition 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000002420 orchard Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 230000033458 reproduction Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
- XUCIJNAGGSZNQT-JHSLDZJXSA-N (R)-amygdalin Chemical compound O[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O[C@H]1OC[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O[C@@H](C#N)C=2C=CC=CC=2)O1 XUCIJNAGGSZNQT-JHSLDZJXSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229940089837 amygdalin Drugs 0.000 description 2
- YZLOSXFCSIDECK-UHFFFAOYSA-N amygdalin Natural products OCC1OC(OCC2OC(O)C(O)C(O)C2O)C(O)C(O)C1OC(C#N)c3ccccc3 YZLOSXFCSIDECK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- YGHHWSRCTPQFFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N eucalyptosin A Natural products OC1C(O)C(O)C(CO)OC1OC1C(OC(C#N)C=2C=CC=CC=2)OC(CO)C(O)C1O YGHHWSRCTPQFFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 description 2
- 241000537377 Fraxinus berlandieriana Species 0.000 description 1
- 241000238631 Hexapoda Species 0.000 description 1
- 240000007817 Olea europaea Species 0.000 description 1
- 102000011842 Serrate-Jagged Proteins Human genes 0.000 description 1
- 108010036039 Serrate-Jagged Proteins Proteins 0.000 description 1
- 230000000994 depressogenic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 201000010099 disease Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 208000037265 diseases, disorders, signs and symptoms Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 235000011389 fruit/vegetable juice Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 210000004907 gland Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 238000003306 harvesting Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002689 soil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000002747 voluntary effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01H—NEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
- A01H6/00—Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their botanic taxonomy
- A01H6/74—Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almonds, pear, rose, blackberries or raspberries
- A01H6/7427—Prunus, e.g. almonds
- A01H6/7463—Peaches
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01H—NEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
- A01H5/00—Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant parts; Angiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
- A01H5/08—Fruits
Definitions
- the present variety most nearly resembles the Babcock (unpatented) peach variety in appearance by producing whiteflesh freestone fruit with excellent flavor and large size, but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon by bearing fruit that harvests approximately two weeks later, has more red skin color, has a smaller stone, and most importantly has much firmer flesh.
- This high degree of firmness distinguishes the present variety as a commercial long distant shipping whiteflesh peach, which has not heretofore been sufficiently available in supermarkets in the United States.
- the accompanying photograph shows the characteristics of the whole fruit in skin color and form, a characteristic fruit divided on its suture plane showing the flesh and pit cavity, a typical stone, and typical leaves.
- Vigor Vigorous.
- Lenticels --Numerous. Color: Light brown [57. l.Br]. Size: 1/8" to 3/8", [3.175-9.525 mm].
- Color.--Dorsal surface Dark olive green [126. d.OlG]. Ventral surface: Moderate yellow green [120. m.YG].
- Petiole.--Average Length 3/8" [9.525 mm.]. Average Thickness: 5/32" [3.969 mm.].
- Form Uniform, symmetrical, globose.
- Suture An inconspicuous line extending from the base to slightly beyond the apex with a slight depresson on both sides of the pistil point.
- Ventral surface Rounded along the suture.
- Cavity Flaring, elongated in the suture plane, suture showing on both sides but being characteristically sharp on one side.
- Pistil point Some oblique and some apical.
- Apex Rounded, but having a short, very sharp tip.
- Amygdalin Moderate.
Landscapes
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physiology (AREA)
- Botany (AREA)
- Developmental Biology & Embryology (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Natural Medicines & Medicinal Plants (AREA)
- Breeding Of Plants And Reproduction By Means Of Culturing (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention relates to a peach tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in July, with first picking on July 27, 1988. The fruit is white in flesh color, large and uniform in size, freestone in types, firm in texture for good quality storage and shipping, mostly red in skin color, and sweet nonacid in flavor. The variety was discovered as a per-chance seedling occurring near a Babcock (Unpatented) peach tree located adjacent to a commercial May Grand (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794) nectarine orchard. Subsequent to origination of the present variety of peach tree, it was asexually reproduced by budding and grafting, and such reproduction of plant and fruit characteristics were true to the original plant in all respects.
Description
The present variety of peach tree, denominated varietally as "Snow Diamond", was discovered by us in 1981 in a cultivated area of an orchard owned at that time by Mitchell Langford and Rose Marie Langford and located at 17047 E. Dinuba Avenue, Reedley, Calif., in the County of Fresno located in the San Joaquin Valley. It resulted as a voluntary seedling that sprouted near a Babcock (unpatented) peach tree adjacent to a commercial nectarine planting of May Grand (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794). Subsequent to the discovery of the present variety of peach tree, we asexually reproduced it by budding and grafting, and such reproduction of plant and fruit characteristics were true to the original plant in all respects.
The present variety most nearly resembles the Babcock (unpatented) peach variety in appearance by producing whiteflesh freestone fruit with excellent flavor and large size, but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon by bearing fruit that harvests approximately two weeks later, has more red skin color, has a smaller stone, and most importantly has much firmer flesh. This high degree of firmness distinguishes the present variety as a commercial long distant shipping whiteflesh peach, which has not heretofore been sufficiently available in supermarkets in the United States.
The differences between the present variety and the May Grand (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794) nectarine are very pronounced, as the present variety is a peach instead of a nectarine, has white flesh instead of yellow flesh, and ripens approximately five weeks later. It is virtually certain that the seed parent of the present variety was the Babcock peach, due to the proximity of the original seedling and its similarity in fruit characteristics. The pollen parent is unknown and its determination would be speculative.
The accompanying photograph shows the characteristics of the whole fruit in skin color and form, a characteristic fruit divided on its suture plane showing the flesh and pit cavity, a typical stone, and typical leaves.
Referring now more specifically to the pomological characteristics of this new and distinct variety of peach tree, the following has been observed under the ecological conditions prevailing near Reedley, Fresno County (San Joaquin Valley), Calif., and was developed at the state of eating ripe on July 29, 1988. All major color code designations are by reference to the Inter-Society Color Council, National Bureau of Standards. Common color names are also used occasionally.
Size: Large.
Vigor: Vigorous.
Growth: Spreading and dense.
Form: Round topped.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Production: Very productive.
Bearing: Regular bearer.
Trunk:
Size.--Stocky.
Texture.--Medium.
Color.--Medium gray [265. med.Gy].
Lenticels:--Numerous. Color: Light brown [57. l.Br]. Size: 1/8" to 3/8", [3.175-9.525 mm].
Branches:
Size.--Medium.
Texture.--Medium.
Color.--1st Year Wood-- Topside: Strong yellow green [117. s.YG] with some slight Grayish pink [8. gy.Pk] tinting. 1st Year Wood-- Underside: Strong yellow green [117 s.YG]. Older Wood: Light grayish reddish brown [45 l.gy.rBr].
Lenticels.--Numerous, small. Color: Strong yellowish brown [74. s.yBr].
Leaves:
Size.--Large. Average Length: 6.0" [152.4 mm.]. Average Width: 11/2" [38.1 mm.].
Thickness.--Medium.
Form.--Elliptical.
Apex.--Acutely pointed.
Base.--Acute.
Surface.--Smooth.
Color.--Dorsal surface: Dark olive green [126. d.OlG]. Ventral surface: Moderate yellow green [120. m.YG].
Margin.--Finely serrate.
Venation.--Pinnately net veined.
Petiole.--Average Length: 3/8" [9.525 mm.]. Average Thickness: 5/32" [3.969 mm.].
Glands.--Numbers: 2 to 4 per leaf. Position: Most oppositely positioned on petiole and base of blade. Size: Small. Form: Globose. Color: Strong yellow green [117. s.YG].
Stipules.--Numerous. Length: 1/8" [3.175 mm.].
Flower Buds:
Hardiness.--Hardy.
Size.--Medium.
Length.--Medium.
Form.--Free.
Surface.--Pubescent.
Flowers:
Blooming period.--Medium, as compared with other varieties.
Size.--Large.
Color.--Light pink [4. l.Pk].
Maturity when described: Hard ripe, July 29, 1988.
Date of first picking: July 27, 1988.
Date of last picking: Aug. 3, 1988.
Size: Uniform, large.
Average diameter axially.--27/8" [73.03 mm].
Average traversely in suture plane.--27/8" [73.03 mm].
Form: Uniform, symmetrical, globose.
Longitudinal section form.--Round, but slightly truncate at base.
Transverse section through diameter.--Round, with a slight hump at the suture.
Suture: An inconspicuous line extending from the base to slightly beyond the apex with a slight depresson on both sides of the pistil point.
Ventral surface: Rounded along the suture.
Lips: Slightly unequal.
Cavity: Flaring, elongated in the suture plane, suture showing on both sides but being characteristically sharp on one side.
Base: Cuneate and slightly truncate.
Apex: Short, depressed within the suture.
Pistil point: Some oblique and some apical.
Stem: Medium.
Average length.--3/8" [9.525 mm.].
Average width.--1/36" [4.763 mm.].
Skin:
Thickness.--Medium.
Texture.--Tough.
Tenacity.--Tenacious to flesh.
Tendency to crack.--Not observed as of yet.
Color.--From dark red [16. d.R] to dark pink [6. d.Pk] over a pale yellow [89. p.Y] background.
Down: Scant, short, does not roll up when rubbed.
Flesh:
Color.--Greenish white [153. gWhite] with moderate red [15. m.R] streaking toward the stone.
Surface of the pit cavity.--Covered with moderate red [15. m.R] fibers.
Amygdalin.--Scarce.
Juice.--Moderate, rich.
Texture.--Firm, fine, crisp.
Fibers.--Abundant, fine, tender.
Ripens.--Evenly.
Flavor.--Nonacid and sweet.
Aroma.--Very slight.
Eating quality.--Best.
Type: Freestone.
Form: Oval.
Base: Straight.
Apex: Rounded, but having a short, very sharp tip.
Sides: Equal.
Surface: Furrowed along the ventral edge, pitted toward the base, ridged generally closer to the apex.
Ridges: Jagged toward the apex.
Color: Dark yellowish Brown [78. d.yBr].
Pit wall: 1/4" [6.35 mm.] thick.
Tendency to split: Very slight.
Kernel:
Form.--Oval.
Taste.--Bitter.
Viable.--Yes.
Average width.--1/2" [12.7 mm.].
Average length.--5/8" [15.875 mm.].
Pellicle color: Moderate brown [58. m.Br].
Amygdalin: Moderate.
Market: Fresh and long distance shipping.
Keeping quality: Good to excellent.
Shipping quality: Good to excellent.
Resistance to insects: No unusual susceptibilities noted.
Resistance to diseases: No unusual susceptibilities noted.
Although the new variety of peach tree possesses the described characteristics under the ecological conditions at Reedley, Calif., in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley, it is to be expected that variations in these characteristics may occur when farmed in areas with different climatic conditions, different soils types, and/or varying cultural practices.
Claims (1)
1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which bears whiteflesh freestone fruit that is large and uniform in size, mostly red in skin color, firm in texture, and which most nearly resembles the Babcock (unpatented) variety, but is distinguished from and an improvement of that variety by bearing fruit that has a higher degree of red skin color, has a smaller stone, matures approximately two weeks later, and is very much firmer and more suitable for long distance shipping by the commercial grower.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US07/355,647 USPP7336P (en) | 1989-05-22 | 1989-05-22 | Peach tree (Snow Diamond) |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US07/355,647 USPP7336P (en) | 1989-05-22 | 1989-05-22 | Peach tree (Snow Diamond) |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USPP7336P true USPP7336P (en) | 1990-09-25 |
Family
ID=23398252
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| US07/355,647 Expired - Lifetime USPP7336P (en) | 1989-05-22 | 1989-05-22 | Peach tree (Snow Diamond) |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | USPP7336P (en) |
-
1989
- 1989-05-22 US US07/355,647 patent/USPP7336P/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| USPP7507P (en) | Nectarine tree (Spring Bright) | |
| USPP6363P (en) | Nectarine tree (August Red) | |
| USPP7066P (en) | Peach tree (Diamond Princess) | |
| USPP9360P (en) | Nectarine tree `June Pearl` | |
| USPP7193P (en) | Nectarine tree (Red Glen) | |
| USPP7918P (en) | Nectarine tree (Ruby Diamond) | |
| USPP7049P (en) | Nectarine tree (Summer Bright) | |
| USPP8948P (en) | Nectarine tree (Diamond Ray) | |
| USPP7421P (en) | Nectarine tree (Rose Diamond) | |
| USPP8461P (en) | Nectarine tree (Bradcrim) | |
| USPP7953P (en) | Peach tree (Crimson Lady) | |
| USPP7506P (en) | Nectarine tree (Summer Fire) | |
| USPP7070P (en) | Peach tree (Crown Princess) | |
| USPP9961P (en) | Nectarine tree `Fire Sweet` | |
| USPP9358P (en) | Nectarine tree `Fire Pearl` | |
| USPP9960P (en) | Nectarine tree `Grand Pearl` | |
| USPP9359P (en) | Nectarine tree `Bright Pearl` | |
| USPP8947P (en) | Nectarine tree (August Snow) | |
| USPP8498P (en) | Plum tree (Bradgreen) | |
| USPP9515P (en) | Peach tree `White Princess` | |
| USPP8932P (en) | Apricot tree (Goldensweet) | |
| USPP7336P (en) | Peach tree (Snow Diamond) | |
| USPP9963P (en) | Nectarine tree "Ruby Sweet" | |
| USPP9495P (en) | Nectarine tree `Diamond Bright` | |
| USPP11695P (en) | Nectarine tree named `Regal Pearl` |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PLUM-COT INCORPORATED, CALIFORNIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNORS:LANGFORD, MITCHELL;LANGFORD, ROSE MARIE;LANGFORD, VERNON;REEL/FRAME:005172/0087 Effective date: 19890928 |