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US Plant Patent PP27029

PE1UNIBO

Pear tree named ‘PE1UNIBO’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends December 30, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on September 24, 2034. This patent earned 97 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP27029, the photograph of PE1UNIBO printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP27029, 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.

The record

Patent number
PP27029
Filed
September 24, 2014
Granted
August 9, 2016
Expires
December 30, 2034
Assignee
Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna
Inventor
MUSACCHI STEFANO; ANCARANI VINCENZO; SANSAVINI SILVIERO

Abstract

The new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE1UNIBO’ is particularly characterized by the following features: medium-high vigorous trees with upright growing habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early ripening (about 9 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield and early bearing; green fruit, also when ripe, with slight russet (20-30%); fruit medium size with regular pyriform shape; tender and juicy white-cream flesh at full ripening stage with a very good flavor and high sugar content; possibility of eating the pear at the harvesting time, when crunchy; long storage capacity in cold room, up to 5-6 months.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of Pyrus communis L. pear tree named ‘PE1UNIBO’, as illustrated and described herein.

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