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Sorento

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

also searched as: соренто

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is early-maturing, the fruit ripening period is 55–62 days after transplanting. The plant has vigorous vines of medium length and the ability to pollinate at low temperatures.

The fruits have a round shape, a green background with dark stripes, and reach a weight of 7–10 kg. The flesh is deep red, crispy, with small seeds. The hybrid is suitable for cultivation in the open field and under film covers, and is resistant to anthracnose and Fusarium.

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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

active no record

Variety registered as early as 5 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 Seeds, NL Developed the variety
Applicant
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds, 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

    № 262519

    Registration
    24 June 2005
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WTR128/14736

    Application
    2 May 2003
    Registration
    24 June 2005
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 43691

    Application
    21 November 2005
    Registration
    30 July 2008
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 0442480

    Application
    2 March 2010
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-1148a/2017-11

    Application
    25 August 2017
    Registration
    3 October 2017
  • BY Belarus Active

    № 2019126

    Application
    13 November 2018
    Registration
    1 January 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20060404
Active
  1. Application filed 6 February 2006
  2. Registered 8 October 2007
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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