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Polifun

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

also searched as: полифун

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is used as an auxiliary or "one-time" pollinator in plantings of seedless hybrids. It is effective in ensuring fruit set under various growing conditions, including open field and greenhouses, as well as at low temperatures.

The plant has a vigorous growth habit and high compatibility with various commercial watermelon hybrids. The variety is included in official vegetable crop catalogs.

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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

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Bayer Holland B.V. 4 404 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Bayer Holland B.V. 4 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - Bayer Holland B.V. 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 Terminated

    № 262373

    Registration
    30 January 2017
    Terminated
    11 June 2025
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № WTR303

    Application
    6 November 2015
    Registration
    30 January 2017
    Terminated
    11 June 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR303
Terminated
  1. Application filed 6 November 2015
  2. Registered 30 January 2017
  3. Entry closed 23 April 2024

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