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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a compact head of good weight. The variety is characterized by high uniformity and adaptability, as well as an attractive appearance with good closure of the top of the head. Cultivation periods for the variety fall in the early autumn and late spring periods.

The variety possesses high resistance (HR) to downy mildew (races Bl:29, 30, 32–40EU), lettuce aphid (Nr:0), and Fusarium wilt (Fol:4). Intermediate resistance (IR) is noted to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1). The plant demonstrates resistance to tip burn and bolting.

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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
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 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 Active

    № 295390

    Registration
    22 March 2023
  • FR France Active

    № 4073285

    Application
    16 December 2021
    Registration
    1 January 2023

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20220483
Active
  1. Application filed 16 February 2022
  2. Registered 6 February 2023
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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