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Lunarossa

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Benny Avny

also searched as: лунаросса

Variety description

10 August 2026

This hybrid belongs to the "high-pigment" category and is characterized by a higher antioxidant content compared to standard commercial varieties. Under experimental conditions, it was noted that the plant may show susceptibility to blossom-end rot, which affects its productivity.

Detailed morphological characteristics, such as maturity dates or agrotechnical features, are not specified in open scientific publications and reference books. The variety is officially registered in international vegetable crop catalogs as a commercial hybrid.

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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.

QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Benny Avny 5 Developed the variety
Applicant
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd 96 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd 96 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

    № 316541

    Registration
    17 June 2025
  • CY Cyprus Active

    № CY2022009

    Application
    5 December 2022
    Registration
    17 June 2025

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