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Desert Lark

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Cucurbita moschata Duchesne Butternut squash · Vegetables · bred by LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Desert Lark is registered as a rootstock obtained through the interspecific crossing of Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata. The plant is not intended for food use; therefore, fruit characteristics such as taste, size, or maturity timing are absent.

The primary function of this plant is to provide a reliable base for grafting other cucurbit varieties. The evaluation of the plant is based on its grafting compatibility with the scion and its influence on the development of the cultivated variety, rather than on the economic traits of the fruit.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA 48 Developed the variety
Applicant
LARK SEEDS HELLAS A.E.Greece 46 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
LARK SEEDS HELLAS A.E.Greece 46 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

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    № 5295/1056.2021

    Application
    29 July 2021
    Registration
    1 April 2024

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