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US Plant Patent PP33197

CIMAP-FORAGIKA

Vetiver plant named ‘CIMAP-FORAGIKA’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends October 11, 2039.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP33197, the photograph of CIMAP-FORAGIKA printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP33197, 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
PP33197
Filed
October 11, 2019
Granted
June 22, 2021
Expires
October 11, 2039
Assignee
COUNCIL SCIENT IND RES
Inventor
LAVANIA UMESH CHANDRA; LAVANIA SESHU; YERRAMILLI VIMALA; DUBEY BASANT KUMAR; SINGH MADHAVI

Abstract

The present invention relates to the development of a novel, morphologically and genetically distinct clone of vetiver [Vetiveria zizaniodes (L.) Nash. syn. Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty; family Poacaeae] named ‘CIMAP-FORAGIKA’ that offers an ideal plant type to realize the twin application of Vetiver i.e. mitigation of soil erosion and landslides, as well as, a prospective forage in eco-plantations and cropping systems. This clone sports—(i) deep penetrating tufted roots coupled with profuse lateral secondary and tertiary roots that form an interwoven web of roots facilitating enhanced soil binding in landslide and erosion prone sites; and (ii) profuse shoot tillers bearing thinner leaves that have reduced (less) lignified tissue enabling leaf softness and palatability. The leaves of this clone are rich in protein (41 g/kg fresh weight) and crude fiber content (25 g/kg dry weight) but low in carbohydrates (31 g/kg dry weight), thus providing desirable digestibility and nutritional features. The clone has distinct morphological appearance differentiated by overall broader leaves (lamina width 12 mm compared to others ranging from 6.5 to 9 mm), lamina length 1.6 meter, and huge tiller production (>1.5 times) from amongst the other clones. The clone was identified as a natural variant occurring in a cultivated area having desired characteristics and was scored out from among the bulk of diverse wild collections. The identified clone is seed sterile i.e. a noninvasive feature necessary for global acceptance. This clone is characterized by a distinct DNA finger print, and can be asexually propagated for commercial plantation through slips (i.e. rooted tillers) arising from vegetative shoots.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of Vetiver plant named ‘CIMAP-FORAGIKA’ as described and illustrated.

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