US Patent Issued to Hyldemoer & Co. on June 30 for "Sambucus plant named 'AE-1'" (Florida Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. PP37,495, issued on June 30, was assigned to Hyldemoer & Co. LLC (Chiefland, Fla.).

"Sambucus plant named 'AE-1'" was invented by Dave Jarnagin (Williston, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Sambucus plant named 'AE-1', characterized by reliable fruit set, low chill requirement, early and even ripening, short harvest period, and high-quality fruit characteristics. The plant is self-compatible, producing abundant, medium to medium-large fruit after self-pollination, with high concentrations of specific anthocyanins. Additionally, 'AE-1' is particularly suitable for large-scale, commercial production centered i...