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Alkernia

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: алкерниа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Little Gem type. Plants possess high resistance to downy mildew (races Bl:29–41EU), Fusarium wilt (race Fol:1), currant-lettuce aphid (race Nr:0), and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1). Resistance to tomato bushy stunt virus (TBSV) is also noted.

The variety is intended for professional commercial production. Plants are distinguished by their compact size, crunchy leaf texture, and suitability for portioned use.

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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
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

    № 294237

    Registration
    7 December 2022
    Terminated
    5 January 2026
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA4518

    Application
    18 August 2020
    Registration
    7 December 2022
    Terminated
    5 January 2026

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA4518
Active
  1. Application filed 18 August 2020
  2. Registered 7 December 2022
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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