Andes Nec-4

Andes Nec-4

Nectarine tree named ‘Andes Nec-4’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 25, 2036.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on July 7, 2036. This patent earned 18 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP29705, the photograph of Andes Nec-4 printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP29705, 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.

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree named “Andes Nec-4” which has fruit that is similar to the ‘6B-170’ nectarine that is white in flesh color. The variety is distinguished from the ‘6B-170’ by reaching out higher content of soluble solids, by more extended red blush of the nectarine surface, by slower pulp softening rate during the last two weeks before the commercial harvest, by a higher postharvest life potential, and by a balanced acid/sweet flavor. ‘Andes Nec-4’ can maintain its quality after 40 days in cold storage.

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Having thus described and illustrated the new variety of nectarine tree, I claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, that is similar to nectarine ‘6B-170’ by producing nectarines which are white fleshed, but distinguished therefrom by reaching out higher content of soluble solids, by more extended red blush of the nectarine surface, by slower pulp softening rate during the last two weeks before the commercial harvest, by a higher postharvest life potential, and by a balanced acid/sweet flavor.

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