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Mercury

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Graines Gautier SA (FR)

also searched as: меркури

Variety description

10 August 2026

Batavia-type leaf lettuce with a vegetation period of about 55 days. Forms a compact semi-upright rosette 27 cm high and 27–31 cm in diameter. Leaves are large, intensely colored reddish due to the presence of anthocyanin, with a crinkled surface and strongly wavy margin.

Weight of one plant reaches 300–450 g. The variety has a tender crunchy leaf texture and shows high tolerance to tip burn and downy mildew. Recommended for cultivation in open field, can be used for bunching production or as baby leaf.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Graines Gautier SA (FR) 305 Developed the variety
Applicant
Graines Gautier SA (FR) 305 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Gautier Semences SAS (FR) 826 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Graines Gautier SA (FR)/Gautier Semences SAS (FR) 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

    № 272978

    Registration
    10 August 2004
    Terminated
    30 June 2014
  • FR France Terminated

    № 1011506

    Application
    26 November 2002
    Registration
    1 January 2004
    Terminated
    31 December 2011

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 18298
Withdrawn
  1. Application filed 25 November 2002
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 2 May 2006

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