BioStar
| Denomination: | 'BioStar' |
|---|---|
| Synonym: | BFS Star (EU) |
| Botanical Name: | Borago officinalis |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. 102 Melville Street Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 0R1 Canada |
| Breeder: |
Scotia Pharmaceuticals Ltd., London, United Kingdom |
| Application Date: | 2004-05-17(priority claimed) |
| Application Number: | 04-4203 |
| Protective direction granted: | 2004-05-17 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2006-08-21 |
| Certificate Number: | 2504 |
| Date rights revoked: | 2019-08-21 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Tyreman' and 'Penny'
Summary: 'BioStar' flowers earlier than 'Tyreman' and 'Penny'. The plant height at maturity of 'BioStar' is shorter than 'Tyreman'. 'BioStar' has a weaker sepal pigmentation than the reference varieties. The petiole attitude of 'BioStar' is less erect than 'Tyreman'. The time to seed maturity is longer for'BioStar' than 'Tyreman'. 'BioStar' has stronger seed retention than 'Tyreman'.
Description:
'BioStar' has medium sized leaves which are medium green in colour with medium to strong blistering. Undulation of the leaf blade margins is strong. Shape of the tip of the leaf blade is pointed. The attitude of the petioles is horizontal. Time of bolting of 'BioStar' is mid-season. The cyme has regular branching and strong intensity of anthocyanin colouration. The flowers are blue in colour. Intensity of anthocyanin colouration of the sepals is weak. The short plants of 'BioStar' have moderate vigour and very strong seed retention. Time to maturity of the seeds is mid-season.
Origin & Breeding History: 'BioStar' was developed at the Scotia Plant Technology Center, Essex, UK as the result of a complex cross originating in April 1987. All crossing was done under glass by hand. The F2 and F3 generations were grown in isolation and selected for seed retentiveness. The F4, F5, and F6 were grown in relicated yield trials. The breeder designation for this variety was 'ATK'.
Tests & Trials: Tests and trials for 'BioStar' took place at Rosthern, Saskatchewan during the summers of 2004 and 2005. Plots consisted of 6 rows, 6 meters long with a row spacing of 25 cm. There were 4 replications arranged in RCB design.
Comparison tables for 'BioStar' with reference varieties 'Tyreman' and 'Penny'
Means are based on two year average.
Plant height (cm)
| 'BioStar' | 'Tyreman' | 'Penny' | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mean | 63.3 | 100.5 | 65.5 |
Days to Flowering
| 'BioStar' | 'Tyreman' | 'Penny' | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mean | 52.0 | 55.0 | 57.5 |
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