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Menthole

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

also searched as: ментоле

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the light Batavia type. The plant has intermediate volume, is well-balanced, has an open head type with gradual filling and a dense, non-brittle base. Leaves are characterized by pronounced denticulation and jagged edges.

Intended for cultivation in shelters, greenhouses, including hydroponic systems and vertical farming. The variety has high resistance to powdery mildew races 16–36EU and lettuce aphid, as well as intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt.

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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 S.A.S. 769 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 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

    № 272972

    Registration
    24 October 2020
  • FR France Active

    № 4067045

    Application
    23 April 2019
    Registration
    1 January 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20191230
Terminated
  1. Application filed 16 May 2019
  2. Registered 15 March 2021
  3. Entry closed 16 December 2025

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