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Magritte

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION

also searched as: магритте

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Magritte hybrid belongs to the Charentais type and is known for being part of the group of melons with purple or raspberry-colored flesh. The fruits of this variety possess a specific aroma and are the subject of research into their biochemical composition and antioxidant properties.

The variety is intended for professional production and can be grown both by direct sowing in the ground and as a grafted crop to ensure an early harvest and improve agricultural efficiency.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION 9 Developed the variety
Applicant
NUNHEMS BV (NL) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION 9 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NUNHEMS 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

    № 263881

    Registration
    10 July 2004
    Terminated
    5 January 2026
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № MLN221/14450

    Application
    29 January 2003
    Registration
    10 July 2004
    Terminated
    5 January 2026
  • ES Spain Withdrawn

    № 20040171

    Application
    3 June 2004
    Terminated
    6 March 2006
  • ZA South Africa Application submitted

    № 2006/6813

    Application
    31 October 2006

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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