US Patent Issued on Aug. 25 for "Garlic plant named 'Slamka'" (Wisconsin Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 -- United States Patent no. PP37,645, issued on Aug. 25.

"Garlic plant named 'Slamka'" was invented by Katrina Anne Leiber (Franksville, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of garlic plant, Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon, named 'Slamka', is characterized by its exceptional disease and pest resistance, high yields, minimal cultivation requirements, and robust hardiness. Originating from a strain cultivated for more than a century in Southeastern Wisconsin, this variety is particularly well-suited to temperate climates and has shown consistent resistance to common garlic diseases over an eight-year observation period. These traits make it a...