Pawpaw tree named `Aidfievate`

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of pawpaw tree, which has been given the name `Aidfievate.` This variety is distinguished by good yields (atypical of pawpaw), by excellent harvesting characteristics and by good fruit quality. The leaf aspect is unique among pawpaws, being horizontal rather than drooping, which allows fruit to be more easily seen and picked. Fruit display a dependable, readily visible color break at ripeness which speeds picking. The number of fruit per cluster is low, often in singles, which simplifies harvest. Fruit quality is high as fruit are medium to large in size with a low seed-to-fruit ratio, are very consistent in size and shape, and possess a very good flavor. Skin is medium-thick and fruit texture is firm which helps in shipping and handling. This variety is one of three varieties newly identified as having potential to establish a commercial pawpaw industry.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a new and distinct and superior variety of the pawpaw which is of interest for its fruit.The species--Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal--is the largest native edible fruit of North America, a member of the Annonaceae family, and thus a relative of the cherimoya, sweetsop, guanabana and custard apple (Annona cherimola, A. squamosa, A. muricata and A. reticulata), all of which are popular fruits that are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including southern Florida and southern California. The pawpaw is the only truly temperate member of the Annonaceae, being indigenous to a region stretching from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coastal Plain and from the Chesapeake Bay to the Great Plains.Currently, the pawpaw is considered to be semi-domesticated. Native Americans casually cultivated the tree, as did the white settlers who displaced them. The selection, propagation and naming of pawpaw varieties from t...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent text describes a new pawpaw variety called \"Aidfievate\" that has several unique features. It is easy to harvest, has a good flavor, and is small in size. The fruits are typically borne in clusters of one, two, or three. The skin is thin and the color is green. The composition of the fruits is fleshy and the seeds are medium in size. The aroma and flavor are good, but not as good as another variety called \"Wansevwan.\" The variety is also susceptible to certain pests and diseases, so it should be grafted onto less vigorous rootstocks to control its size and prevent cracking. Overall, the technical effects of the patent text are that \"Aidfievate\" is a new and unique pawpaw variety with certain features that make it easier to grow and harvest."

Problems solved by technology

The pungent asiminous component that is uniquely pawpaw and that many people find objectionable is weak to absent.

Fruit cracking is a problem on vigorous rootstocks.

This variety is susceptible to Talponia plummeriana, the pawpaw peduncle moth, is susceptible to Eurytides marcellus, the zebra swallowtail butterfly, and is believed to be susceptible to pawpaw decline disease, the same in all cases as the species.

This variety responds very vigorously to pruning and is difficult to control in size with pruning alone.

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