BB07-7FL-4

BB07-7FL-4

Blueberry plant named ‘BB07-7FL-4’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends May 10, 2036.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 14, 2037, but this patent ends 461 days earlier — a terminal disclaimer gives term back. A source that calculates twenty years from filing would tell you this plant is still protected when it is already free.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP30421, the photograph of BB07-7FL-4 printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB07-7FL-4’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with over 13% V. darrowii and small contributions of V. angustifolium, V. tenellum, and V. ashei. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is a productive very early season variety. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is intended for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB07-7FL-4’ are large, typically 18 mm or more in diameter with an average berry weight of 2.9 gram per berry, well exposed on a medium upright bush with a small crown. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also firm and juicy.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘BB07-7FL-4’ as described and shown herein.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP30421 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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