US Plant Patent PP22924
Astec
Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Astec’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends January 14, 2031.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 31, 2030. This patent earned 136 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP22924
- Filed
- August 31, 2010
- Granted
- August 7, 2012
- Expires
- January 14, 2031
- Assignee
- FLEURATIONS B V, VAN DER VELDE HENDRIK W
- Inventor
- VAN DER VELDE HENDRIK W
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Astec’, characterized by its daisy-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely and uniform flowering habit; good postproduction longevity; and tolerance to White Rust.
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1. A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Astec’ as illustrated and described.
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