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Blueberry plant named ‘Pinnacle’

Assignee: UNIV NORTH CAROLINA STATEPriority: May 16, 2014Filed: May 16, 2014Granted: Jul 5, 2016
Est. expiryMay 16, 2034(~7.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:DRAPER ARLEN DBALLINGTON JAMES RALPHMAINLAND CHARLES MICHAELBLAND WILLIAM TERRY
A01H 5/08A01H 6/368
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Abstract

‘Pinnacle’ is a new and distinct variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features outstanding in a new variety. ‘Pinnacle’ provides season ripening when prices remain high and consistently good yields of large size fruit. In addition, ‘Pinnacle’ provides high percentages of fruit in very large diameter categories, which are tailored for premium market outlets, very good fruit color and quality, excellent fruit firmness and fruit with very good post-harvest shelf-life.

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       1. A new and distinct variety of commercial blueberry plant ( Vaccinium corymbosum  Linnaeus) named ‘Pinnacle’ substantially as illustrated and described herein, characterized by its early season ripening, good yields of large size fruit, including a high percentage of fruit in very large diameter categories, very good fruit color and quality, and excellent fruit firmness, along with good post-harvest shelf-life of the fruit.

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