ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 29 -- United States Patent no. PP36,412, issued on Jan. 28, was assigned to Hortifrut Genetics Ltd. (Dublin).
"Blackberry plant named 'HFG B2008T'" was invented by Ellen Thompson (Watsonville, Calif.) and Max Laddon (Santa Cruz, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of blackberry named 'HFG B2008T' is characterized by its ability to be equally productive in both floricane and primocane cycles. It is characterized by mid-to late season production of consistently shaped, large fruit borne on erect spineless primocanes. This new cultivar is identified, among other things, by its high vigor, extreme firmness, and ability to maintain a low rate of ...