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Argous

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by HAO-DEMETER Vine, Fruit Trees and Vegetable Research Institute

also searched as: аргоус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Inodorus group, which includes winter-type melons characterized by good keeping quality. "Argous" is a local Greek form and is considered an object for the conservation of genetic diversity.

The fruits, in their morphological characteristics, including shape, size, and color, have similarities to Spanish winter melons of the "Piel de Sapo" type.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

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

Parties

Maintainer
HAO-DEMETER Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources 56 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

    № 262827

    Registration
    7 March 1986
    Terminated
    30 June 2026
  • GR Greece Protection expired

    № 787

    Application
    15 October 1984
    Registration
    7 March 1986
    Terminated
    1 November 2023

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