ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. PP37,269, issued on Feb. 17, was assigned to Plant Sciences Genetics Inc. (Watsonville, Calif.).
"Strawberry plant named 'SB_17_116-071'" was invented by Kendra M. Gray-Jones (Archer, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named 'SB_17_116-071'. This new strawberry plant named 'SB_17_116-071' is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by achenes set even with the surface of the fruit; vigorous plant habit; high marketable yield; early time of first flower and fruit; and large berry size."
The patent was filed on...