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

also searched as: меркато

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the curly lettuce type with green leaves and is intended primarily for greenhouse production. The plant is characterized as short-growing and is adapted for cultivation during the autumn-winter period, including with the use of supplemental lighting.

The variety possesses resistance to lettuce downy mildew (Bremia lactucae, races Bl:16–31 or Bl:16–33, 35EU) and to lettuce aphid (Pemphigus bursarius, Pb).

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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

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 Tarim Tic.Ltd.sti. 204 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

    № 272975

    Registration
    15 October 2007
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Mercato

    Registration
    30 May 2014
  • FR France Active

    № 1020049

    Application
    13 April 2006
    Registration
    1 January 2007

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20061380
Terminated
  1. Application filed 28 June 2006
  2. Registered 28 January 2008
  3. Entry closed 11 October 2025

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