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Vaccinium corymbosum L. Highbush blueberry · Fruit crops · bred by Narandra Patel

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Southern Highbush blueberry type. It is adapted for cultivation in warm climatic conditions, as it possesses a low chilling requirement.

The variety is distinguished by a very early ripening period. It is intended for commercial use, specifically for supplying fresh berries to the market during the off-season for the Northern Hemisphere.

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

Parties

Breeder: Narandra Patel 21 Developed the variety
Applicant: THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR PLANT AND FOOD RESEARCH LIMITED 426 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR PLANT AND FOOD RESEARCH LIMITED 426 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.

New Zealand № BLU011

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Application filed 21 August 2002
Registered 3 September 2008
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Narandra Patel

breeder code b8.2.25

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Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 0
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 2008

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