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Balu

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Shevchenko Igor

also searched as: балу

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is characterized by high vigor and a developed root system. Dense vegetative mass provides protection of fruits from sunburn. The plant shows resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

Fruits have a round-oval shape with coloring in the form of dark green stripes on a green background. The flesh is dense, juicy, with a sugar content of 11–12% on the Brix scale. The variety is suitable for transportation and long-term storage, intended for the fresh market and processing.

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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
Shevchenko Igor 46 Developed the variety
Applicant
Ikasido Global Group B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Ikasido Global Group B.V. Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Application submitted

    № 20146018

    Application
    30 December 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 20146018
Terminated
  1. Application filed 30 December 2020
  2. Registered 18 November 2024
  3. Entry closed 12 September 2025

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