Bruce D Mowrey

US Patent:

PP12817, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

Sep 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/396213

Inventors:

Kristie L. Gilford - Dover FL
Bruce D. Mowrey - Watsonville CA
Jorge Campos Garcia - Plant City FL
Thomas M. Sjulin - Aromas CA
Larry T. Kodama - Freedom CA

Assignee:

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. - Watsonville CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT209

Abstract:

This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named âMarathonâ, botanically identified as The closest known varieties are âKey Largoâ (U. S. Plant Pat. No. 8,649), âCaptivaâ (U. S. Plant Pat. No. 11,277, allowed) and âMiradorâ (U. S. Plant Pat. No. 11,279, allowed). The new variety is a partially everbearing fruit bearing variety. The variety is distinguished from âKey Largoâ, âCaptivaâ and âMiradorâ by its strong plant vigor, concave to flat cross section of the leaf, medium leaf blistering, same size diameter of inner to outer calyx, broader than longer fruit ratio length/width, large fruit size and cordate fruit shape.

US Patent:

PP12899, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/524581

Inventors:

Bruce D. Mowrey - Watsonville CA
Larry T. Kodama - Freedom CA
JoAnne F. Coss - Salinas CA
Thomas M. Sjulin - Aromas CA

Assignee:

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. - Watsonville CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT209

Abstract:

This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named âSan Juanâ. The variety is similar to the varieties âCommanderâ and âLidoâ. The variety is distinguished from âCommanderâ and âLidoâ, in particular, by its globose to flat globose habit, medium to strong interveinal blistering, weak to medium weak leaf glossiness, medium dense stipule pubescence, larger calyx diameter relative to the corolla, conical to almost cylindrical fruit, moderate differences in shapes of primary and secondary fruits, narrow band without achenes, and fruit with firm flesh and medium acidity.

US Patent:

PP13142, Oct 29, 2002

Filed:

Feb 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/792970

Inventors:

Carlos D. Fear - Aptos CA
Bruce D. Mowrey - La Selva Beach CA
David W. Cain - Bakersfield CA

Assignee:

Sun World International, Inc. - Bakersfield CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT197

Abstract:

A new and distinct peach variety that possesses early-ripening fruit with delicate flavor, hardiness and a low winter chilling requirement.

US Patent:

PP13167, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Feb 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/793065

Inventors:

Bruce D. Mowrey - La Selva Beach CA
David W. Cain - Bakersfield CA

Assignee:

Sun World International, Inc. - Bakersfield CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT184

Abstract:

A new and distinct plum variety that possesses early ripening fruit which ripens evenly and has a mildly sweet taste is described. The fruit is not prone to fruit drop and has good keeping quality for the fresh market.

US Patent:

PP13171, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Feb 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/793061

Inventors:

Bruce D. Mowrey - La Selva Beach CA
David W. Cain - Bakersfield CA

Assignee:

Sun World International, Inc. - Bakersfield CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT184

Abstract:

A new and distinct plum variety that produces very early-ripening fruit with a mildly sweet taste. The fruit flesh is pale yellow near the pit cavity and red throughout the rest of the flesh which darkens with ripening. The fruit is not prone to fruit drop and has good keeping quality for the fresh market.

US Patent:

PP13177, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Feb 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/792530

Inventors:

Bruce D. Mowrey - La Selva Beach CA
David W. Cain - Bakersfield CA

Assignee:

Sun World International, Inc. - Bakersfield CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT197

Abstract:

A new and distinct peach variety with large, firmly textured fruit, yellow flesh, and 50-70% red overcolor. The new variety ripens early in the season and has lower winter chilling requirements.

US Patent:

PP13386, Dec 17, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/703521

Inventors:

Bruce D. Mowrey - Watsonville CA
Larry T. Kodama - Freedmon CA
JoAnne F. Coss - Salinas CA
Thomas M. Sjulin - Aromas CA

Assignee:

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. - Watsonville CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT209

Abstract:

This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named âSonoraâ. The present variety is similar to the varieties âCommanderâ, âSan Juanâ and âAna Mariaâ. The present variety is fully everbearing, and is further distinguished from âCommanderâ, âSan Juanâ and âAna Mariaâ, in particular, by its flat globose habit, strong interveinal blistering, weak leaf glossiness, rounded terminal leaflet shape of base and teeth, sparse petiole pubescence, dense to very dense stolon pubescence, a position of inflorescence above the foliage, larger calyx diameter relative to the corolla, a semi-erect attitude of the fruiting truss at first picking, predominantly conical fruit, very slight to slight differences between shapes of primary and secondary fruits, very narrow to narrow band without achenes, very weak unevenness of surface of the fruit, weak to medium glossiness of the fruit, spreading to reflexed pose of the calyx segments, even flesh color of the fruit, and absent to small hollow center size.

US Patent:

PP13395, Dec 24, 2002

Filed:

Feb 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/792860

Inventors:

Carlos D. Fear - Aptos CA
Bruce D. Mowrey - La Selva Beach CA
David W. Cain - Bakersfield CA

Assignee:

Sun World International, Inc. - Bakersfield CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT184

Abstract:

A new and distinct plum variety that has mildly sweet fruit, black skin, and bright red flesh with abundant juice is described. The new variety has consistently high productivity, setting crops even in rainy, cool bloom conditions.