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

also searched as: менкиус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Romaine type and is intended primarily for winter cultivation in unheated and heated greenhouses or tunnels, although cultivation in open field is permissible. The plant possesses high growth energy, is resistant to bolting, and is not prone to leaf curling under conditions of insufficient light.

The plant forms dense, heavy heads with thick, soft leaves having a rounded edge and a wide base. The variety possesses high resistance to downy mildew (Bl:16–37EU, 39–41EU), currant-lettuce aphid (Nr:0), and Fusarium wilt (Fol:1), as well as intermediate resistance to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1).

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 B.V. 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 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.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 272968

    Registration
    21 January 2021
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA4320

    Application
    12 November 2019
    Registration
    21 January 2021

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA4320
Active
  1. Application filed 12 November 2019
  2. Registered 21 January 2021
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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