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Kitonia

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

also searched as: китониа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms a large, dense rosette weighing up to 500 g. The leaves are smooth, slightly wavy, oak-shaped, succulent and lack bitterness. The vegetation period is from 40 to 65 days.

The plant is distinguished by resistance to bolting, internal necrosis, lettuce aphid (Pb), root rot (Nr: 0), and a complex of downy mildew races (Bl: 16–31, 34). The variety is suitable for cultivation in open and protected ground, as well as in hydroponics, with a recommended planting density of 13–16 plants per 1 m².

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL) 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 France SARL (FR)/Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL) 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

    № 272466

    Registration
    3 November 2009
    Terminated
    30 June 2027
  • FR France Terminated

    № 1026708

    Application
    14 April 2008
    Registration
    1 January 2009
    Terminated
    31 December 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20090906
Terminated
  1. Application filed 14 May 2009
  2. Registered 22 February 2010
  3. Entry closed 2 November 2024

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