Merced

Merced

Strawberry plant named ‘Merced’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 15, 2033.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on April 30, 2033. This patent earned 107 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP25436, the photograph of Merced printed in the patent.

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Abstract

‘Merced’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Merced’ is similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, less vigorous plant, and lighter colored fruit. It is also similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542) but having a more compact plant, later fruiting, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant having the characteristics substantially as described and illustrated herein.

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