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Contessa

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa Onion · Vegetables · bred by Seminis Vegetable Seeds

also searched as: контесса

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the short-day type. Bulbs have a deep round shape and are distinguished by large size and a small basal plate. Scale color is white.

The variety is early-maturing and possesses pronounced resistance to pink root rot and bolting. Initially, breeding was oriented towards the climatic conditions of the southwestern regions of the USA and Mexico.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 Developed the variety
Applicant
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
CZ - SVS HOLLAND B.V. / IT - MONSANTO AGRICOLTURA ITALIA S.P.A. 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 Terminated

    № 249312

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8500193
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 8 August 1985
  2. Registered 30 June 1986
  3. Entry closed 30 June 2004

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