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Ruffian

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

also searched as: руффиан

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms good quality heads with dense, firm leaves, neat shape, and a small base. It possesses good growth vigor and a medium development rate. Suitable for cultivation in open field, as well as in hydroponic systems during the cool season.

The plant possesses a wide spectrum of disease resistance, including downy mildew (Bremia lactucae races 16–40EU) and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri race 0). It possesses resistance to Tomato bushy stunt virus (TBSV) and 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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Syngenta 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 Active

    № 273978

    Registration
    10 February 2016
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA3434

    Application
    2 July 2014
    Registration
    10 February 2016
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 019236

    Application
    18 September 2019
    Registration
    4 December 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA3434
Active
  1. Application filed 2 July 2014
  2. Registered 10 February 2016
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Nearby in the species list Ruboise, Rubola, Rubonea, Ruby Sky, Rubyglace, Rubygo 1, Rubygo 2, Rubygo I, Rudy, Ruédo, Rufin, Rufita, Rufus, Rugbee, Rugby, Rugerie, Rugiada, Rujano, Rulfo, Rumba

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