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Imperial

Terminated

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has a maturity period of about 90 days. The fruits are distinguished by an elongated shape and a coloration consisting of alternating dark and light green serrated stripes. The fruit flesh is red.

The plant possesses tolerance to Fusarium wilt. The variety name appears in professional agronomic publications and vegetable crop variety lists, however, different regional hybrids may be sold under this same name in retail.

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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.

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

    № 000021_O 000021

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    10 March 2010
  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 262087

  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 11790010

    Application
    17 January 1986
    Registration
    17 January 1986
    Terminated
    21 August 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Spain № 19882130
Withdrawn
  1. Application filed 13 December 1988
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 13 April 1992

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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