Magellan

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Novartis Seeds BV (NL)

also searched as: магеллан

Variety description

10 August 2026

Magellan variety, also known by the breeding number PX6246, belongs to the cantaloupe cultivar type. Fruits have a round shape, uniform "rope" netting on the surface, and lack distinct sutures.

The flesh of the fruits is thick and crunchy, bright orange in color. The plant is intended for commercial production and is valued for its good transportability performance.

Medium maturity hybrid, mentioned in agronomic studies in the context of fruit storage trials. Planting density is about 7500 plants per hectare.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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

Parties

Breeder: Novartis Seeds BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant: SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Syngenta Seeds BV (NL) 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 Terminated

№ 263869

Registration

13 May 2001

Terminated

30 June 2019
FR France Terminated

№ 1003627

Application

9 September 1999

Registration

1 January 2001

Terminated

31 December 2016
ES Spain Withdrawn

№ 20000104

Application

10 March 2000

Terminated

20 November 2003

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	263869	—	13 May 2001	30 June 2019	Terminated
FR France	1003627	9 September 1999	1 January 2001	31 December 2016	Terminated
ES Spain	20000104	10 March 2000	—	20 November 2003	Withdrawn

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