Red Opal

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: ред опал

Variety description

10 August 2026

The fruits of this hybrid have an oval shape and a light green rind color with dark green stripes of the Crimson type. The fruit flesh is bright red. The average fruit weight varies in the range from 6.8 to 8.6 kg. The variety is characterized by high yield and concentrated ripening.

The vegetation period is 84–85 days. The variety is characterized by intermediate resistance to pathogens Fon1, which causes Fusarium wilt, and Co1, which causes anthracnose.

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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.

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

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

Parties

Breeder: Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

№ 262403

Registration

23 December 2019
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR339

Application

25 August 2017

Registration

23 December 2019

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262403	—	23 December 2019	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR339	25 August 2017	23 December 2019	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR339

Active

Application filed 25 August 2017
Registered 23 December 2019
Currently active indefinite in the register

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