ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31 -- United States Patent no. PP37,348, issued on March 31, was assigned to Robert Gabriel (Silverton, Ore.).

"Blueberry plant named 'OBG-16252'" was invented by Adam L. Wagner (Brownsville, Ore.) and D. Scott NeSmith (Griffin, Ga.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct blueberry plant variety named 'OBG-16252' is disclosed, characterized by its superior texture, large firm fruit with good flavor, exceptionally high yield, medium powder-blue color or bloom on the berry, and excellent vigor."

The patent was filed on April 23, 2025, under Application No. 19/187,745.

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