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Silverball

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Nunhems B.V.

also searched as: силвербалл

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to mid-season hybrids. Fruits have a round shape, reach a weight of about 2.8 kg, and possess a smooth white rind and light green flesh.

The plant possesses high resistance to Fusarium wilt (races 0 and 2) and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (races 1 and 2). In technical documentation, the variety is also listed under the breeding number NUN 31017 MEM.

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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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Nunhems B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Nunhems B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Nunhems 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

    № 264470

    Registration
    5 March 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN668

    Application
    3 July 2017
    Registration
    5 March 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Costa Rica № RVP-014-2014
Withdrawn
  1. Application filed 17 July 2014
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 27 February 2015

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