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Minerva

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by TAKII EUROPE B V

also searched as: минерва

Variety description

10 August 2026

Minerva F1 (technical designation E-48) is a hybrid with medium vigor, adapted for cultivation in the open field and under temporary film covers. The plant has good fruit set; to obtain optimal size, it is recommended to leave 2–3 fruits.

The fruits have an oval shape and classic Crimson Sweet type coloring — light green background with dark stripes. The flesh is bright red, crisp, with a high sugar content. The variety shows resistance to Fusarium and anthracnose.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Takii Europe B.V. 342 Developed the variety
Applicant
Takii Europe B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Takii & Co. Ltd. 19 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Takii & Co. Ltd. 19 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

    № 262252

    Registration
    17 July 2017
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WTR308

    Application
    26 February 2016
    Registration
    17 July 2017

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20160687
Terminated
  1. Application filed 8 March 2016
  2. Registered 5 February 2018
  3. Entry closed 14 November 2024

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