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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

also searched as: вердаско

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Galia type and is intended for open field cultivation during the main season. The plant has medium vigor, moderate foliage, and a low degree of leaf necrosis during the growing season.

Fruits have a round-oval shape and pale green or green color. They are distinguished by high uniformity of size and a weight in the range of 1.4–1.6 kg. The variety is characterized by concentrated ripening.

The plant possesses an improved resistance package, including high resistance (HR) to Melon necrotic spot virus (MNSV) and races 0, 1 of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis.

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

Parties

Breeder
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Bayer Holland B.V. 4 404 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Bayer Holland B.V. 4 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - Bayer Holland 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

    № 264754

    Registration
    30 March 2017
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN617

    Application
    2 December 2015
    Registration
    30 March 2017

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN617
Terminated
  1. Application filed 2 December 2015
  2. Registered 30 March 2017
  3. Entry closed 23 April 2024

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