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Actinidia deliciosa plant named ‘Merle’

USPP25330P3 · kind P3 · plant

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Filing dateMay 15, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

A new and distinct Actinidia deliciosa cultivar named ‘MERLE’ is disclosed, characterized by having exceptionally long fruit, and a very early seasonal harvest time in New Zealand. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit with a distinctive weakly blunt, protruding stylar end shape. The new variety is suitable for commercial production of kiwi fruit.

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