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Vaccinium corymbosum L. Highbush blueberry · Fruit crops · bred by Paul M. Lyrene James W. Olmstead

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the southern highbush blueberry group and is characterized by a semi-bushy or semi-upright plant habit with high growth vigor. The plant possesses good field resistance to diseases, particularly Phytophthora, as well as relative tolerance to spider mites.

The fruits have a flattened-globular shape; the average weight ranges from 3.2 to 4.4 grams. The berries are distinguished by a high sugar content, firm texture, and a small, dry picking scar. The variety is suitable for both manual and mechanized harvesting and is intended for the fresh produce market.

This variety is optimized for growing conditions in warm climates and requires specific agrotechnical practices to stimulate flowering, such as the use of hydrogen cyanamide.

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

Parties

Breeder
Paul M. Lyrene^^^James W. Olmstead 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
Lyrene Paul M. / Olmstead James W. 6 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. 410 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.

United States of America № 16935768
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  1. Application filed 22 July 2020
  2. Registered 4 January 2022
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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