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Balakai

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

also searched as: балакаи

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Balakai variety belongs to the oak leaf type. The plant forms medium-sized, glossy red leaves and a dense base, which facilitates harvesting. The variety possesses vigorous growth and is intended for spring and autumn cultivation.

The plant is resistant to downy mildew (races Bl:29-41EU) and lettuce aphid (Nr:0), and has intermediate resistance to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1). The variety also exhibits resistance to bolting and tip burn, ensuring high marketability and crop shelf life.

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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
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.

  • NL Netherlands Application submitted

    № SLA5334

    Application
    22 October 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA5334
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 22 October 2025
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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