Boston

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

also searched as: бостон

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with good fruit setting; the ripening period is 62–68 days. The watermelons have a round shape, light green rind with narrow dark green stripes, and weigh from 4 to 8 kg. The flesh is bright red, crisp, and has a high sugar content.

The hybrid possesses moderate resistance to Fusarium wilt and resistance to sunburn, hollow heart, and cracking. The fruits are characterized by good field storability and are suitable for long-distance transport; they are intended for fresh market sale.

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Countries of admission

4 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

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC 28 605 Developed the variety
Applicant: Pro Seed, Beograd Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: NUNHEMS BV 3 804 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: NUNZA 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

№ 261799
TR Turkey Active

№ Boston

Registration

15 November 2006
ES Spain Active

№ 19910353

Application

30 October 1991

Registration

20 July 1995
HU Hungary Terminated

№ 186535

Application

19 January 1999

Registration

8 December 2000

Terminated

6 December 2004
ZA South Africa Application submitted

№ 2005/6554

Application

10 October 2005
UA Ukraine Active

№ 08027021

Application

10 December 2008
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 53837

Application

24 December 2009

Registration

29 December 2011
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-1888/2021-11

Application

1 March 2021

Registration

24 April 2023

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	261799	—	—	—	Active
TR Turkey	Boston	—	15 November 2006	—	Active
ES Spain	19910353	30 October 1991	20 July 1995	—	Active
HU Hungary	186535	19 January 1999	8 December 2000	6 December 2004	Terminated
ZA South Africa	2005/6554	10 October 2005	—	—	Application submitted
UA Ukraine	08027021	10 December 2008	—	—	Active
RU Russian Federation	53837	24 December 2009	29 December 2011	—	Active
RS Serbia	320-04-1888/2021-11	1 March 2021	24 April 2023	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 08027021

Application submitted

Application filed 10 December 2008
Registered —
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

breeder code NUN 7520 WM

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Registry records

Total records: 10
Jurisdictions shown: 4
Not yet disclosed: 4
First registration: 1995

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