ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. PP36,734, issued on June 10, was assigned to Indie Hops LLC (Portland, Ore.).
"Hop plant named 'IH151343'" was invented by Michael Shaun Townsend (Corvallis, Ore.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct hop plant cultivar named 'IH151343' is disclosed, characterized by its tolerance to downy and powdery mildews, concentration of beta acids, oil content, and essential oil profile."
The patent was filed on July 26, 2024, under Application No. 18/785,548.
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