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Crucial

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant possesses high growth vigor and balanced development. Fruit weight varies from 2.0 to 3.5 kg, the rind is firm and slightly ribbed. The fruits are distinguished by stable size, uniformity, and sweet flesh.

The hybrid is characterized by high resistance to Melon necrotic spot virus and Fusarium wilt, as well as intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. Due to the long shelf life, the fruits are suitable for export and cultivation in difficult conditions.

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Countries of admission

3 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 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel 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.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 263193

    Registration
    25 June 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN637

    Application
    6 October 2016
    Registration
    21 June 2018
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN638

    Application
    6 October 2016
    Registration
    7 March 2018
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 19147010

    Application
    3 December 2019
    Registration
    7 April 2021
    Terminated
    18 March 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN637
Active
  1. Application filed 13 July 2018
  2. Registered 1 August 2018
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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