#$%^&*AU2009202555B220141030.pdf#####12 PINEAPPLE PLANT NAMED 'Dole-14' ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE 5 A new pineapple (Ananas comosus) variety of the Bromeliaceae family was developed from a cross made by Dole between the commercial variety 'MG-03' and 'P1972", a patented clone； and has been designated 'Dole-14". This new variety differs 10 from its progenitors in having higher carotenoid content, medium acidity, low fiber content, improved aroma, distinct fruit flavor and flesh colors； and a conical to cylinder shaped fruit with a long conical crown. It also shows high tolerance to NDF and less susceptibility to shell cracking. The plant is characterized by long spineless leaves with piping, and pale to grayish green in color. When unripe, fruit shell is pale green turning is to uniform yellow color when ripe, and the flesh develops a deep golden color at maturity.
