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Athena

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

also searched as: атена

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has medium to vigorous growth energy and good foliage density, which protects the fruits from the sun. The fruits have an oval shape, a rind with a coarse netting, and weakly defined sutures. Inside, there is a small seed cavity and firm, crisp orange flesh.

The hybrid belongs to the Eastern cantaloupe-type melons and is intended for commercial production and the fresh market. The variety shows resistance to Fusarium wilt (races 0–2) and powdery mildew, ensuring stable crop quality under various growing conditions.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 B.V. (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Seeds B.V., NL Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (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

    № 262859

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN119/9439

    Application
    3 March 1995
    Registration
    14 February 1997
  • ZA South Africa Active

    № 97/4353

    Application
    1 October 1997
    Registration
    31 March 1998
  • SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

    № 200R123

    Application
    14 February 2000
    Registration
    29 March 2000
    Terminated
    31 December 2010
  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1002871

    Application
    14 May 2007
    Registration
    20 March 2008
    Terminated
    24 October 2017

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

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