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Bozhura

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Petar L. Bozhinov

also searched as: божура

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mid-early maturity group; the period from emergence to ripening is 80–85 days. The fruits have a round shape, and their average weight varies within 4–5 kg.

Bozhura is an old local variety maintained in the collection of the Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute in Plovdiv. The variety is suitable for cultivation in conventional and organic farming, and is also used in scientific research, including experiments on studying male sterility.

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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
Petar L. Bozhinov 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
"Sortovi Semena - Elit" EAD - Sofia (BG) 7 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
"Sortovi Semena - Elit" EAD - Sofia (BG) 7 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

Bulgaria № 94152
Terminated
  1. Application filed 27 March 1991
  2. Registered 19 July 1999
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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