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Citrum

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

also searched as: китрум

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Citrum variety is the result of a breeding program to create fruits with a specific balance of sugar and organic acids, which forms a flavor reminiscent of citrus. The fruits have a mass of 1–1.2 kg, and their skin features a net and distinct segments.

The plant is intended for cultivation in open field conditions. The variety is characterized by stable yield indicators and is oriented towards the fresh produce market.

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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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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. Developed the variety
Applicant
SYNGENTA SEEDS LTDA. 398 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SYNGENTA SEEDS LTDA. 398 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 30202110239796

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 263126

    Registration
    22 January 2013
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN468

    Application
    25 October 2011
    Registration
    22 January 2013
  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 2018178

    Application
    13 November 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN468
Active
  1. Application filed 25 October 2011
  2. Registered 22 January 2013
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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