US Plant Patent PP8913
Atlas
Interspecific rootstock tree "Atlas"
PUBLIC DOMAIN
Patent expired January 19, 2014. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.
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
- PP8913
- Filed
- January 19, 1994
- Granted
- September 27, 1994
- Expires
- January 19, 2014
- Inventor
- ZAIGER CHRIS F; ZAIGER GARY N; GARDNER LEITH M; ZAIGER GRANT G
Abstract
A new and distinct interspecific rootstock variety, its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are outstanding in a new rootstock variety: 1. The ability to produce roots from dormant hardwood cuttings when planted directly into the field. 2. Rapid initiation of roots facilitates early spring budding in nursery. 3. Vigorous upright growth with little to no root suckering. 4. Has scion compatibility with peaches and nectarines. 5. Heavy and regular fruit production of the scion variety. 6. A well anchored deep root system.
Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.
We claim: 1. A new and distinct interspecific rootstock tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous upright growth, having the ability to be asexually reproduced by cuttings when planted directly into the field and developing a well anchored, deep root system; in comparison to scions budded on the Nemaguard rootstock, the scion variety is approximately 25% larger in size, having greater fruit production with larger size fruit.
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