Merkava

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Capsicum annuum L. Bell pepper · Vegetables · bred by Syngenta Seeds B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a vigorous plant with an open structure, requiring minimal pruning due to the low number of side shoots. Fruits are 3–4-chambered, California type, possessing thick walls and a deep red color at biological maturity.

The plant is resistant to fruit cracking and defects such as 'silverying', capable of fruit setting at low temperatures and prolonged fruiting. It possesses high resistance to TMV, ToMV, PMMoV and intermediate resistance to TSWV:0.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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

Parties

Breeder: Syngenta Seeds B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Syngenta Seeds B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Syngenta Seeds B.V. 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

№ 258988

Registration

25 May 2017
NL Netherlands Active

№ PPS1536

Application

16 May 2014

Registration

25 May 2017

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	258988	—	25 May 2017	—	Active
NL Netherlands	PPS1536	16 May 2014	25 May 2017	—	Active

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