Forza

Terminated

Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. Calabash · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin SA (FR)

also searched as: форза

Variety description

10 August 2026

The primary purpose of the Forza variety is its application as a rootstock for watermelons and melons. Its use influences the productivity and quality characteristics of grafted plants, including changes in fruit rind thickness, seed cavity size, flesh density, and chemical composition, specifically the content of dry matter and sugars.

Detailed morphological descriptions of the plant as an independent crop are unavailable, as the variety is a specialized breeding product for the professional sector. Its usage practice is aimed at providing technological advantages in vegetable cultivation, including in greenhouse conditions.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

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

Parties

Breeder: Vilmorin SA (FR) Developed the variety
Applicant: Vilmorin SA (FR) Submitted the application to the register
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 Terminated

№ 289892

Registration

26 May 2014

Terminated

30 June 2026
FR France Terminated

№ 4048608

Application

27 June 2011

Registration

1 January 2014

Terminated

31 December 2023

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	289892	—	26 May 2014	30 June 2026	Terminated
FR France	4048608	27 June 2011	1 January 2014	31 December 2023	Terminated

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