Cato

Application submitted

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Syngenta Crop Protection AG

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is an early-maturing hybrid with a maturation period of about 82 days. The fruits have bright red firm flesh with excellent taste qualities and high sugar content. The rind type belongs to the Crimson cultivar group.

The plant possesses intermediate resistance to anthracnose race 1 and Fusarium wilt race 1. The variety is characterized by good adaptability and high transportability, suitable both for sale as whole fruits and for processing.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

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

Parties

Breeder: Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 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.

NL Netherlands Application submitted

№ WTR464

Application

28 October 2024

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	WTR464	28 October 2024	—	—	Application submitted

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR464

Application submitted

Application filed 28 October 2024
Registered —
Currently active indefinite in the register

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