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Archimedes

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

also searched as: арчимедес

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is characterized as early, with a plant mass of up to 280 g, a height of 17 cm and a diameter of 19 cm. Its resistance to downy mildew and lettuce aphid infection is noted, as well as its tendency for resistance to internal necrosis.

The name «Archimedes» is also found in a number of databases in relation to other vegetable crops, such as sweet pepper or fennel. Scientific publications mention this lettuce variety primarily in the context of experimental studies as a reference sample.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

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

Parties

Breeder
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel 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 Terminated

    № 270328

    Registration
    18 June 2010
    Terminated
    6 October 2015
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA2582/18154

    Application
    7 December 2007
    Registration
    2 June 2010
    Terminated
    6 October 2015

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA2582
Terminated
  1. Application filed 7 December 2007
  2. Registered 2 June 2010
  3. Entry closed 16 July 2014

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