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Sun Gold

Protection expired

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Harris Moran Seed Company

also searched as: сун голд

Variety description

10 August 2026

The fruits of this variety have a globular shape and striped skin color. A distinctive characteristic is the yellow color of the flesh. The average fruit size is 24 by 23 cm with a rind thickness of about 13 mm.

The plant belongs to mid-season crops with a maturity period of about 77 days. The variety possesses genetic resistance to such diseases as Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

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A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • Sun Gold primary US
  • Sungold QZ

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

Parties

Breeder
Harris Moran Seed Company 337 Developed the variety
Applicant
Harris Moran Seed Company 337 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Harris Moran Seed Company 337 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
HU - Not available 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

    № 262560

    Registration
    1 December 2003
    Terminated
    30 June 2006

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8200061
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 25 January 1982
  2. Registered 24 March 1983
  3. Entry closed 24 March 2001

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