Strawberry Plant Named ‘drisstrawonehundredeleven’

Latin name: Botanical classification: Fragaria x ananassa. Varietal denomination: The varietal denomination of the claimed variety of strawberry plant is ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cultivated strawberry is a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria that is grown worldwide for its fruit. Modern strawberry was first bred in Brittany, France, in the 18 th century by crossing Fragaria virginiana with Fragaria chiloensis . Strawberry fruit is an aggregate accessory fruit, with the fleshy part of the fruit being derived from the receptacle that holds the ovaries. Strawberry varieties vary widely in color, size, shape, flavor, season of ripening, degree of fertility, and susceptibility to disease. Certain varieties vary in foliage, and some vary in the relative development of their reproductive organs. Typically, strawberry flowers appear hermaphroditic in structure, but function as either male or female. Generally, commercial production of strawberry plants involves propagation from runners and distribution as either plugs or bare root plants. Cultivation is either perennial or annual plasticulture. During the off season, strawberries can also be produced in greenhouses. Strawberry fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic bright red color, aroma, juicy texture, and sweetness. Strawberry fruit is a popular fruit that is generally consumed either fresh or in prepared foods, such as preserves and baked goods. Strawberry is an important and valuable fruit crop. Accordingly, there is a need for new varieties of strawberry plants. In particular, there is a need for improved varieties of strawberry plant that are stable, high yielding, and agronomically sound.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to meet these needs, the present invention is directed to an improved variety of strawberry plant. In particular, the invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant ( Fragaria x ananassa ), which has been denominated as ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. Strawberry plant variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ originated from a controlled cross between the proprietary strawberry female parent ‘DC905.225’ (unpatented) and the male parent ‘DrisStrawEightySix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 33,513). Progeny plants from this cross, including ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’, were asexually propagated via stolons in Huamantla, Tlaxcala, Mexico in March 2019. Strawberry plant variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ was later specifically identified and selected in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, Mexico in October 2019. ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ was subsequently asexually propagated via stolons, and has undergone testing at test plots in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, Mexico for five years (2019 to 2024). The present variety has been found to be stable and reproduce true to type through successive asexual propagations via stolons and tissue culture. ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ was particularly selected for its high yield potential, fruit size and shape, flavor, and disease resistance. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS This new strawberry plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographs. The colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographic procedures. Unless otherwise indicated, the photographs are of plants that are approximately 6 months old. FIG. 1 illustrates whole fruit of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. FIG. 2 illustrates longitudinal sections of fruit of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. FIG. 3 illustrates the upper surface (top row) and lower surface (bottom row) of flowers of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. FIG. 4 illustrates the lower surface (top row) and upper surface (bottom row) of leaves of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. FIG. 5 illustrates whole plants of variety ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION The following detailed descriptions set forth the distinctive characteristics of ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. The data which define these characteristics is based on observations taken in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, Mexico from 2019 to 2024. This description is in accordance with UPOV terminology. Color designations, color descriptions, and other phenotypical descriptions may deviate from the stated values and descriptions depending upon variation in environmental, seasonal, climatic, and cultural conditions. ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. The botanical description of ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ was taken from plants that were approximately six months old. The indicated values represent averages calculated from measurements of several plants. Color references are primarily to The R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.) (2015 edition). Descriptive terminology follows the Plant Identification Terminology, An Illustrated Glossary, 2 nd edition by James G. Harris and Melinda Woolf Harris, unless where otherwise defined. Classification: Species.—Fragaria x ananassa. Common name .—Strawberry. Denomination .—‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’. Parentage: Female parent .—Proprietary strawberry plant ‘DC905.225’ (unpatented). Male parent .—‘DrisStrawEightySix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 33,513). Plant: Height.— 23.1 cm. Width.— 44.7 cm. Height/width ratio.— 0.51. Number of crowns per plant.— 2.3. Growth habit .—Semi-upright. Density of foliage .—Medium. Stolon: Average number of daughter plants per square foot.— 21. Length.— 40 cm. Diameter ( at bract ).—3.8 mm. Overall color .—RHS 144B (Yellow green). Anthocyanin coloration .—Absent or very weak. Density of pubescence .—Medium. Fruiting truss: Length ( from crown to base of terminal flower or fruit ).—19.4 cm. Diameter ( at base of truss ).—0.283 cm. Number of berries per truss.— 5.5. Attitude at first picking .—Semi-erect. Color ( at base of truss ).—RHS 144B (Yellow green). Leaf: Number of leaflets .—Three only. Color of leaf upper surface .—RHS 137A (Green). Color of leaf lower surface .—RHS 146B (Yellow green). Rugosity .—Strong. Glossiness .—Medium. Variegation .—Absent. Profile in cross - section .—Convex. Terminal leaflet .—Length: 9.5 cm. Width: 8.5 cm. Length/width ratio: 1.117. Number of teeth per terminal leaflet: 20.2. Overall shape: Orbicular. Shape of base: Obtuse. Shape of apex: Rounded. Margin: Serrate to crenate. Depth of incisions of margin: Medium. Petiole .—Length: 137 mm. Diameter: 3.67 mm. Overall color: RHS 144C (Yellow green). Pubescence: Sparse. Attitude of hairs: Upwards. Bract frequency (number present on each petiole): 1.08. Petiolule .—Length: 13.25 mm. Diameter: 2.5 mm. Color: RHS 145B (Yellow green). Stipule .—Length: 20.33 mm. Width: 8.20 mm. Stipule color: RHS 145A (Yellow green). Anthocyanin coloration: Strong. Anthocyanin color: RHS 61A (Red purple). Pubescence: Absent or very sparse. Inflorescence: Number of flowers per plant.— 5.3. Position of inflorescence in relation to foliage .—Slightly below. Flowering interval .—September to April. Flowering runners .—Absent. Pedicel .—Length: 56 mm. Diameter: 5.7 mm. Color: RHS 144B (Yellow green). Attitude of hairs: Upwards. Flower .—Flower diameter (petal tip to petal tip on non-flattened flower): 27.89 mm. Arrangement of petals: Touching. Size of calyx in relation to corolla: Larger. Receptacle color: RHS 151B (Yellow green). Stamen: Present. Anther color: RHS N144D (Yellow green). Petal .—Length: 30.26 mm. Width: 30.45 mm. Length/width ratio: 0.99.Number of petals per flower: 5.1. Color of upper surface: RHS 155C (White). Color of lower surface: RHS 155C (White). Overall shape: Circular. Shape of apex: Rounded. Margin: Entire. Shape of base: Concavo-convex. Calyx .—Diameter (sepal tip to sepal tip, measured on back of flower): 47.39 mm. Sepal .—Length: 19.50 mm. Width: 11.46 mm. Number of sepals per flower: 10.5. Color: RHS 141A (Green). Overall shape: Obovate. Apex: Convex. Margin: Serrate. Fruit: Fruit size .—Length: 49.56 mm. Width: 37.59 mm. Length/width ratio: 1.55. Fruit hollow .—Length: 41.68 mm. Width: 15.55 mm. Length/width ratio: 2.68. Shape .—Conic. Position of maximum width .—Strongly towards calyx. Shape of apex .—Rounded. Shape at calyx end .—Rounded. Fruit color .—RHS 46B (Red). Glossiness .—Strong. Width of band without achenes .—Absent or very narrow. Position of achenes .—Slightly below surface. Position of calyx attachment .—Level with fruit. Attitude of sepals .—Outwards. Diameter of calyx in relation to diameter of fruit .—Slightly larger. Adherence of calyx .—Medium. Firmness .—Medium firm. Color of flesh ( excluding core ).—RHS 44B (Red). Color of core .—RHS 39B (Red). Sweetness/soluble solids ( in ° brix ).—8.7. Titratable acidity (% as citric acid ).—0.48%. Individual fruit weight.— 35.7 g/fruit. Achenes .—Number of achenes per fruit: 275. Weight: 0.0054 g/achene. Color: RHS 3C (Yellow). Fruiting .—Harvest interval: Mid-October to late March. Chilling requirement: 400-500 chill units. Type of bearing: Fully remontant under 23° C. and 13-hour day length. Productivity: 46,653 kg to 59,860 kg of fruit per hectare per season from 6-month-old plants when grown in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. Resistance to abiotic stress, pests, and diseases: Drought .—Moderately resistant. Heat .—Moderately resistant. Two - spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ).—Moderately susceptible. Botrytis fruit rot ( Botrytis cinerea ).—Moderately resistant. Powdery mildew ( Podosphaera macularis ).—Moderately resistant. COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND REFERENCE VARIETIES ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ differs from the female parent proprietary strawberry plant ‘DC905.225’ (unpatented) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ has larger fruit, higher yield potential, and firmer fruit than ‘DC905.225’. ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ differs from the male parent ‘DrisStrawEightySix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 33,513) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ has absent or very weak stolon anthocyanin coloration, medium red color of fruit flesh (excluding the core), and fully remontant type of bearing, whereas ‘DrisStrawEightySix’ has medium stolon anthocyanin coloration, orange red color of fruit flesh (excluding the core), and partially remontant type of bearing. Additionally, ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ has higher yield potential than ‘DrisStrawEightySix’. ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ differs from the reference variety ‘DrisStrawSeventyEight’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 31,655) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ has strong stipule anthocyanin coloration, touching petal arrangement, conic fruit shape, fully remontant type of bearing, and the position of the inflorescence is slightly below the foliage, whereas ‘DrisStrawSeventyEight’ has weak stipule anthocyanin coloration, overlapping petal arrangement, cordate fruit shape, partially remontant type of bearing, and the position of the inflorescence is above the foliage. ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ differs from the reference variety ‘DrisStrawEightyTwo’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 33,070) in that ‘DrisStrawOneHundredEleven’ has absent or very weak stolon anthocyanin coloration, absent or very narrow width of band without achenes on fruit, slightly larger diameter of calyx in relation to diameter of fruit, and the position of the inflorescence is slightly below the foliage, whereas ‘DrisStrawEightyTwo’ has medium stolon anthocyanin coloration, narrow width of band without achenes on fruit, slightly smaller diameter of calyx in relation to diameter of fruit, and the position of the inflorescence is above the foliage.