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Rio Gold

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Golden West Seed, USA

also searched as: рио голд

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was developed by Dr. G. H. Godfrey at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station based on a cross of (Cucumis melo var. chito × Hale’s Best) × Smith’s Perfect. The plant belongs to the cantaloupe type.

The fruits have a greenish-yellow rind with sutures and a pronounced net on the surface. The flesh is orange in color and is distinguished by a high sugar content. The variety possesses resistance to downy mildew and is suitable for transportation.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Golden West Seed, USA 4 Developed the variety
Applicant
Zeleni hit, Beograd 28 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Golden West Seed, USA 4 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

    № 264318

    Registration
    14 July 2005
  • GR Greece Active

    № 2531

    Application
    31 January 2003
    Registration
    14 July 2005
  • RS Serbia Protection expired

    № 320-04-399/2013-11

    Application
    29 January 2013
    Registration
    13 February 2013
    Terminated
    16 August 2023

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