Opal

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree has medium vigor with a branched canopy of semi-open to spreading shape. The variety exhibits genetic immunity to scab, as well as high resistance to powdery mildew and fire blight. The plant is characterized by high precocity and regular fruiting with fruit thinning.

Harvest maturity of the fruits occurs in early October, consumer maturity from November. The fruits have a medium size, round or slightly conical shape, and smooth golden-yellow skin. The flesh is yellow, firm, and crunchy, and possesses a honey-sweet taste. The variety is distinguished by high keeping quality, maintaining marketability during storage until April.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ) 77 Developed the variety
Applicant: Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ) 77 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ) 77 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ) 77 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

CZ Czechia Active

№ 7744

Application

29 April 2004

Registration

5 April 2006
FR France Active

№ 1025033

Application

24 December 2007

Registration

1 January 2009

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
CZ Czechia	7744	29 April 2004	5 April 2006	—	Active
FR France	1025033	24 December 2007	1 January 2009	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Czechia № 1309

Terminated

Application filed 13 November 2001
Registered 13 February 2006
Entry closed 23 February 2006

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Breeder

Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)

breeder code ÚEB 3264/2

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Registry records

Total records: 6
Jurisdictions shown: 3
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 2006

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