US Plant Patent PP31524
BB06-343MI-16
Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-343MI-16’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends November 27, 2038.
No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

The record
- Patent number
- PP31524
- Filed
- November 27, 2018
- Granted
- March 10, 2020
- Expires
- November 27, 2038
- Assignee
- BERRY BLUE LLC
- Inventor
- WHEELER EDMUND J; HANCOCK JAMES F
Abstract
‘BB06-343MI-16’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety. ‘BB06-343MI-16’ is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color, and is very firm with a very small and dry pedicel scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous medium upright bush. Along with a small sized crown, a loose fruit cluster, concentrated ripening, and very firm fruit that is easily detachable, the variety displays characteristics suitable for mechanical harvest. Berries of ‘BB06-343MI-16’ have very good flavor, a balance of sweetness and acidity and is very juicy with a crunchy texture.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-343MI-16’ as described and shown herein.
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