"Grapevine, ""Melody"", NY 65.444.4"

USPP6159P · kind P · plant

Assignee

• Cornell Research Foundation, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Bruce I. Reisch · Geneva, US
• Robert M. Pool · Geneva, US
• John P. Watson · Naperville, US
• John Einset, deceased · Geneva, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 5, 1985
• Grant date: Apr 26, 1988
• Expiry date: Nov 5, 2005

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of grapevine named `Melody`, and tested as NY 65.444.4, which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of `Seyval` (non-patented) and GW5 from New York (non-patented) is described. This new variety can be distinguished by its vinifera-type wine with varietal character, its resistance to powdery mildew infection and its adaptation to the climate of the grape growing regions of New York.