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Pink Chief

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Fruit Variety International Pty Ltd (AU)

also searched as: пинк чиеф

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a branch mutation of the Cripps Pink variety. The tree has low vigor and belongs to the columnar type of fruiting.

The variety is a dessert type and belongs to the late ripening group. The fruits have a diameter of about 7.9 cm, the surface is approximately 85% covered with red color over a yellow-green background. The flesh is fresh, crisp, and the sugar content reaches 15 °Brix.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 5 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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breeder code PC & 06PT5

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  • Pink Chief primary AU, CL, FR, NZ, QZ, US
  • PINKCHIEF BR

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Fruit Variety International Pty Ltd (AU) 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Viveros Requinoa Ltda. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Fruit Variety International Pty Ltd (AU) 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Australia № 2013149
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  1. Application filed 27 June 2013
  2. Registered 3 February 2015
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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