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El Toro

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Harris Moran Seed Company

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained by crossing the parent lines Morangold and Moranguard. The plant is distinguished by vigorous growth at the beginning of the season and forms large heavy heads possessing an attractive dark green base.

The variety possesses genetic resistance to the big vein virus, which causes vein expansion, and also displays tolerance to leaf tip burn.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder
Harris Moran Seed Company 337 Developed the variety
Applicant
Harris Moran Seed Company 337 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Harris Moran Seed Company 337 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Nunhems Zaden B.V./Nellen Seeds/Nunhems B.V./Harris Moran Seed Company 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

    № 271463

  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA1915/3067

    Application
    15 February 1982
    Registration
    21 March 1984
    Terminated
    30 July 2015

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8200027
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 23 November 1981
  2. Registered 28 April 1983
  3. Entry closed 28 April 2001

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