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Ancestral

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: анкестрал

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Ancestral variety belongs to the Galia type. The fruits have a characteristic reticulated structure, which simplifies the identification of their ripening stage and the determination of the optimal harvest point.

Plants of this variety possess increased vigor and demonstrate high yield. The variety is successfully grown in various climatic conditions, including the regions of Spain and Senegal.

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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
QZ

terminated no record

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 Terminated

    № 262796

    Registration
    9 November 2021
    Terminated
    2 May 2023
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № MLN783

    Application
    16 December 2019
    Registration
    9 November 2021
    Terminated
    2 May 2023

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20202051
Active
  1. Application filed 31 August 2020
  2. Registered 20 December 2021
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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