The Balesta variety belongs to the Latin Lettuce group, which is similar in its characteristics to romaine and sucrine types. In scientific literature, it is recognized as a genetically resistant standard, which is frequently used in breeding programs and trials as a reference for resistance to the lettuce downy mildew Bremia lactucae due to the presence of the Dm54 gene.
The variety is intended for professional cultivation and commercial production. Detailed morphological characteristics, such as precise height, maturity group, or marketable weight, are not presented in open sources for consumers, as the primary interest in the variety is focused on the field of breeding research.
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