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Aurora

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

also searched as: аурора

Variety description

10 August 2026

The professional variety registered by Semillas Fitó is characterized by an elongated-rounded fruit shape, yellow heavily wrinkled skin, and an average weight of 2.5–3 kg. The ripening period is defined as early or mid-season, and resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fom) is claimed.

The Russian variety «Аврора» is described as ultra-early ripening (52–55 days) and multi-fruited, capable of forming up to 8 fruits per plant. The fruits have a bright yellow color, their average weight is 1.5–1.8 kg, and the flesh is colored greenish-yellow.

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Countries of admission

3 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SUNSEEDS LTD 115 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 001020_O 001020

    Registration
    11 June 1988
    Terminated
    4 February 1999
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 262873

    Registration
    28 April 2011
  • ES Spain Active

    № 20080380

    Application
    21 October 2008
    Registration
    28 April 2011

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 № 8500039
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 14 January 1985
  2. Registered 31 October 1985
  3. Entry closed 31 October 2003

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