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

also searched as: галактус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Galactus RZ F1 hybrid belongs to the Piel de Sapo type and is recommended for professional cultivation in mid and late terms. The plant is characterized by a powerful root system and good fruit-setting ability.

Fruits weighing 3–4 kg have a dark color and a dense netted pattern on the rind. Internal qualities are characterized by a high sugar level, dense consistency, and resistance to overripening.

The variety possesses high resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fom:0,1) and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (Px:2, 3, 5, 3.5) and aphids (Ag).

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

    № 263468

    Registration
    16 January 2020
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN704

    Application
    25 September 2018
    Registration
    16 January 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN704
Active
  1. Application filed 12 September 2019
  2. Registered 16 January 2020
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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