Romanza

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Syngenta, NL

also searched as: романза

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Romanza F1 hybrid belongs to the Crimson Sweet varietal type and is intended for cultivation in open field or under plastic covers. The plant is characterized by moderate vigor and medium vine length. The vegetation period is 57–61 days from transplanting.

The round-shaped fruits have a dark green color with stripes and a waxy bloom; their weight averages 7–9 kg. The flesh is dark red, crisp, with a high sugar content. The rind is firm, which ensures good transportability.

The hybrid possesses intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose. The plants demonstrate adaptability to various climatic conditions, including resistance to low soil temperatures.

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Countries of admission

5 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

active 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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Syngenta, NL Developed the variety
Applicant: SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Syngenta, NL 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

№ 262433
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR117/14026

Application

18 June 2002

Registration

24 June 2005
HU Hungary Protection expired

№ 255879

Application

29 January 2003

Registration

18 April 2005

Terminated

31 December 2015
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 42234

Application

8 December 2004

Registration

31 January 2007
HR Croatia Terminated

№ 1002234

Application

4 April 2005

Registration

2 December 2005

Terminated

4 December 2009
BG Bulgaria Terminated

№ 1615/12

Application

19 October 2005

Registration

16 February 2007
BY Belarus Active

№ 2011299

Application

17 August 2011

Registration

1 January 2012
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 0443159

Application

25 April 2013
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR396

Application

27 February 2020

Registration

3 February 2021
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-4396/2021-11

Application

23 April 2021

Registration

19 May 2021

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262433	—	—	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR117/14026	18 June 2002	24 June 2005	—	Active
HU Hungary	255879	29 January 2003	18 April 2005	31 December 2015	Protection expired
RU Russian Federation	42234	8 December 2004	31 January 2007	—	Active
HR Croatia	1002234	4 April 2005	2 December 2005	4 December 2009	Terminated
BG Bulgaria	1615/12	19 October 2005	16 February 2007	—	Terminated
BY Belarus	2011299	17 August 2011	1 January 2012	—	Active
MD Moldova	0443159	25 April 2013	—	—	Application submitted
NL Netherlands	WTR396	27 February 2020	3 February 2021	—	Active
RS Serbia	320-04-4396/2021-11	23 April 2021	19 May 2021	—	Active

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