Grape cultivar `Marquis`

USPP11012P · kind P · plant

Assignee

• Cornell Research Foundation, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Bruce I. Reisch · Geneva, US
• Robert M. Pool · Geneva, US
• George Remaily · Hammondsport, US
• John Einset, deceased · Geneva, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 1997
• Grant date: Jul 20, 1999
• Expiry date: Sep 23, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of grapevine (Vitis interspecific hybrid (V. vinifera, V. labrusca)) named `Marquis` and tested as NY64.029.01, which originiated as a cross of `Athens` and `Emerald Seedless` is described. This new variety can be distinguished by its large normally yellow-green berries borne on large clusters, excellent flavor, and good cold hardiness. It offers growers and consumers a large, attractive, flavorful fruit that serves as a seedless table grape.