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Bostana

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by XINGPING ZHANG

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid forms plants with medium vigor and a developed leaf canopy, which protects the fruits from sunburn. Up to 2–3 fruits set on one vine. The plant is capable of effectively forming fruit sets even under adverse weather conditions, such as low temperatures or cloudiness.

The fruits have a round shape and Crimson-type coloration with dark stripes; mass reaches 4–9 kg. The flesh is red, non-fibrous, and has a high sugar content. The hybrid is suitable for cultivation in open field and under film covers; the fruits tolerate transportation well.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
XINGPING ZHANG 14 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

    № 261798

    Registration
    15 December 2008
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WTR168/17578

    Application
    22 February 2007
    Registration
    17 December 2008
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 52910

    Application
    12 November 2009
    Registration
    29 December 2011

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Nearby in the species list Bond, Bonny, Bonta, Bonta F1, Bonus F1, Bony Zel, Bora, Borneo, Boryana, Borys, Bostana F1, Boston, Botticelli, Bottle Rocket, Bounty, Bouquet, Bowling, Boxy, Bozhura, Brabba

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