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Meloine

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Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don Shallot · Vegetables · bred by Union des Coopératives Agricoles

also searched as: мелоине

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the very early maturity group. The bulbs have a round shape, the outer scales vary in color from pinkish-brown to copper-red, and the flesh is white or pinkish-white.

The plant forms clusters of 6–8, rarely up to 10 bulbs, and is characterized by a high multiplication rate. The variety has good resistance to downy mildew and is characterized by long keeping quality during storage. The taste qualities are described as mild and sweetish.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Union des Coopératives Agricoles 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR) 86 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
OBS Innovation S.A.S. 7 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
OBS Innovation (FR) 104 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 248953

    Registration
    15 August 2017
  • FR France Active

    № 4057372

    Application
    13 February 2015
    Registration
    1 January 2017

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20150748
Active
  1. Application filed 10 April 2015
  2. Registered 22 May 2017
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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