Paladin

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

also searched as: паладин

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid forms a vigorous plant with developed foliage that protects the fruits from the sun. The fruits have a firm rind of medium thickness, which ensures good transportability.

The flesh of the fruits is pinkish-red, juicy, with a sugar content of 11–12% on the Brix scale and a low fiber content. The variety is intended for commercial cultivation in open field and under temporary shelters.

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Countries of admission

4 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

application terminated 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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Sakata Vegetables Europe, F 59 Developed the variety
Applicant: Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR) 393 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE S.A.S. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR) 393 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

HR Croatia Terminated

№ 1003363

Terminated

24 March 2014
QZ European Union Terminated

№ 262335
TR Turkey Active

№ PALADiN

Registration

12 April 2000
FR France Terminated

№ 0060881

Application

1 December 1987

Registration

1 January 1989

Terminated

31 December 2021
SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

№ 295R146

Application

16 February 1995

Registration

25 March 1997

Terminated

31 December 2007
ZA South Africa Active

№ 99/4798

Application

7 June 1999

Registration

23 May 2000
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 42309

Application

14 December 2004

Registration

31 January 2007
UA Ukraine Terminated

№ 08027016

Application

15 December 2008

Registration

25 August 2009

Terminated

12 September 2025
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-8070/2013-11

Application

11 October 2013

Registration

1 December 2015

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
HR Croatia	1003363	—	—	24 March 2014	Terminated
QZ European Union	262335	—	—	—	Terminated
TR Turkey	PALADiN	—	12 April 2000	—	Active
FR France	0060881	1 December 1987	1 January 1989	31 December 2021	Terminated
SK Slovak Republic	295R146	16 February 1995	25 March 1997	31 December 2007	Protection expired
ZA South Africa	99/4798	7 June 1999	23 May 2000	—	Active
RU Russian Federation	42309	14 December 2004	31 January 2007	—	Active
UA Ukraine	08027016	15 December 2008	25 August 2009	12 September 2025	Terminated
RS Serbia	320-04-8070/2013-11	11 October 2013	1 December 2015	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 08027016

Application submitted

Application filed 15 December 2008
Registered —
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

breeder code PALADIN

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Registry records

Total records: 11
Jurisdictions shown: 4
Not yet disclosed: 4
First registration: 1989

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