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US Plant Patent PP24278

Uzi

Avocado variety named ‘Uzi’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 22, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on September 19, 2031. This patent earned 125 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24278, the photograph of Uzi printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24278, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

The record

Patent number
PP24278
Filed
September 19, 2011
Granted
March 4, 2014
Expires
January 22, 2032
Assignee
UNIV CALIFORNIA, BERGH BERTHOLD O, GUILLEMET LUCILLE, MARTIN GRAY E, MCKEE BRANDON S, MENGE JOHN A
Inventor
MENGE JOHN A; MARTIN GRAY E; BERGH BERTHOLD O; GUILLEMET FRED B; MCKEE BRANDON S

Abstract

A new and distinct Persea americana variety having strong tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. It is an extremely vigorous and fast-growing rootstock that is capable of supporting a ‘Hass’ tree growing to 15 ft. in 2 years. It's yields are generally high and consistent. ‘Uzi’ leaves exhibit burn due to salt damage, but this does not seem to affect the growth or yield of the ‘Hass’ variety.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct rootstock variety of avocado tree having the characteristics substantially as described and illustrated herein.

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