Early star

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by PETOSEED CO

also searched as: еарли стар

Variety description

10 August 2026

Hybrid diploid variety intended for protected cultivation, also used in scientific research as a rootstock for grafting onto cucurbits. Belongs to the "Sugar Baby" type and demonstrates resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum, race F1).

Fruits are round in shape and reach a weight of 4–5 kg. The rind is thin and dark green; the flesh is crisp and deep red in color. In international DUS testing protocols, the variety is often used as a reference for a number of characteristics.

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Countries of admission

2 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

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder: PETOSEED CO.INC. 579 Developed the variety
Applicant: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEED IB 76 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: PETOSEED CO.INC. 20 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

IT Italy Terminated

№ 000017_O 000017

Registration

20 June 1977

Terminated

4 February 1999
QZ European Union Terminated

№ 261963

Terminated

29 October 2004
ES Spain Terminated

№ 11790007

Application

17 January 1986

Registration

17 January 1986

Terminated

29 October 2004

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
IT Italy	000017_O 000017	—	20 June 1977	4 February 1999	Terminated
QZ European Union	261963	—	—	29 October 2004	Terminated
ES Spain	11790007	17 January 1986	17 January 1986	29 October 2004	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

Spain № 19882129

Withdrawn

Application filed 13 December 1988
Registered —
Entry closed 13 April 1992

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Breeder

PETOSEED CO All 579 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 2
First registration: 1977

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