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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with a good ability to balance, and is suitable for mid-to-late planting dates and rain-fed farming conditions. The fruits have a round-oval shape and golden-yellow wrinkled skin.

The fruit flesh is white in color, has a high sugar content and a characteristic aroma. The hybrid possesses high resistance to Melon necrotic spot virus (MNSV) and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii, races 1, 2, 5).

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - X-MAINTAINER 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

    № 290250

    Registration
    15 November 2022
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN794

    Application
    9 April 2020
    Registration
    15 November 2022

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20210683
Active
  1. Application filed 8 March 2021
  2. Registered 6 February 2023
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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