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Ninja

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Novartis Seeds B.V.

also searched as: нинйа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was used in comparative trials to assess disease resistance. In studies of susceptibility to gray mold (causative agent Botrytis cinerea), the Ninja variety showed intermediate resistance, with the proportion of affected plants in greenhouse conditions ranging from 4 to 11%.

In laboratory tests using the McKinney index, the variety also demonstrated intermediate rates of pathogen infection. Yield within the conducted trials was estimated at 62.7 t/ha.

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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.

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Novartis Seeds B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds 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 Terminated

    № 273255

    Terminated
    22 December 2008
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA1015/8630

    Application
    16 September 1993
    Terminated
    22 December 2008

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 12802
Terminated
  1. Application filed 6 September 1993
  2. Registered 26 August 1996
  3. Entry closed 29 November 2001

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