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Fascination

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by XINGPING ZHANG

also searched as: фаскинатион

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a mid-early triploid hybrid that requires pollinator varieties. The maturation period is 75–85 days from transplanting. The plant possesses strong growth vigor and well-developed vines, providing coverage for the fruits.

The fruits have a blocky-oval shape and an average weight of 7–9 kg. The rind is dark green with stripes, of medium thickness and firmness. The flesh is dark red, firm, crispy, with a high sugar content and a near-complete absence of mature seeds.

The hybrid has intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt (race 1) and anthracnose (race 1). It is intended for commercial cultivation, including the fresh-cut segment, due to its marketable appearance and good keeping quality.

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Countries of admission

3 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.

QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Xingping Zhang 14 Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Tarim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.s. 50 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

    № 262007

    Registration
    25 February 2016
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Fascination

    Registration
    1 March 2017
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WTR264

    Application
    6 September 2013
    Registration
    25 February 2016
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 13146007

    Application
    28 November 2013

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 201100269
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 22 February 2011
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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