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ActiveBenincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. · Wax gourd
RO
1 record
Zefir
ActiveBenincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. Wax gourd · Vegetables · bred by VINATORU COSTEL
also searched as: зефир
Variety description
10 August 2026
The variety is a monoecious vine suitable for greenhouse cultivation. The plant is heat-loving, the optimal temperature for development is 23–28°C; the crop requires regular irrigation, preferably drip irrigation.
Fruits weighing from 2.39 to 4.39 kg are characterized by a pleasant taste. Due to a dense waxy bloom, the fruits are capable of being stored in dry and cool conditions for many months. The crop is multi-purpose, used for food and studied for medicinal and nutraceutical properties.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- VINATORU COSTEL 49 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU LEGUMICULTURA BUZAU 172 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU LEGUMICULTURA BUZAU 172 Holds the rights to the variety
- Maintainer
- SCDL Buzau 23 Responsible for variety maintenance
Admission to trade
The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
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RO Romania Active
№ L3__Zefir
- Registration
- 29 March 2021
Plant breeders' rights
The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
Romania
№ v 2021 029
Active
- Application filed 10 September 2021
- Registered 20 September 2022
- Currently active indefinite in the register
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