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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Monsanto, NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with compact vines and well-developed foliage that protects fruits from sunburn. The hybrid is tolerant to temporary temperature drops and is intended for cultivation in open fields and under film covers. The recommended planting density is 7–9 thousand plants per hectare.

The fruits have a round-elliptical or oval shape and dark green color with light stripes. The flesh is bright red, juicy, firm, and without coarse fibers. The hybrid possesses good transportability and can remain in the field for an extended period without overripening.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Monsanto, NL Developed the variety
Applicant: SVS Holland B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: SVS Holland B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: NL - Bayer Holland 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

№ 261864

Registration

11 May 2009
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR157/17135

Application

30 October 2006

Registration

11 May 2009
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 49644

Application

24 December 2007

Registration

28 January 2010
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 0442082

Application

28 March 2008
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-10237/2020-11

Application

29 December 2020

Registration

21 April 2023

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	261864	—	11 May 2009	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR157/17135	30 October 2006	11 May 2009	—	Active
RU Russian Federation	49644	24 December 2007	28 January 2010	—	Active
MD Moldova	0442082	28 March 2008	—	—	Application submitted
RS Serbia	320-04-10237/2020-11	29 December 2020	21 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.

Netherlands № WTR157

Terminated

Application filed 9 February 2007
Registered 30 July 2009
Entry closed 23 April 2024

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