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Micro-Tom

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Solanum lycopersicum L. Tomato · Vegetables · bred by Pieterpik B.V.

also searched as: микро том

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is one of the most miniature tomatoes in the world, reaching a height of 8 to 30 cm. The plant is characterized by a bushy growth habit, does not require staking or supports, and possesses a stable dwarf habit due to genetic mutations in the SELF-PRUNING and DWARF genes.

This is an early-maturing variety with a ripening period of 70–100 days. The fruits are small, weighing from 2 to 10 grams, and have a red color and a round shape. The variety is a population, not a hybrid, which allows for the collection of seeds for subsequent sowing.

The variety is sensitive to high humidity and is susceptible to fungal diseases when grown in adverse conditions. Due to its short life cycle and ease of genetic transformation, it is widely used in physiological and genetic experiments.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Also known as

breeder code Micro Tom

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • Micro-Tom primary US
  • Micro Tom NL, QZ

The primary name shown is the one under which the variety is registered in the largest number of jurisdictions. Search finds the variety by any of its names.

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

Parties

Breeder
Pieterpik B.V. 116 Developed the variety
Applicant
Pieterpik B.V. 116 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station 31 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Pieterpik B.V. 116 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

    № 279348

    Registration
    28 July 2011
    Terminated
    1 January 2025
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № TMT2254

    Application
    16 April 2010
    Registration
    28 July 2011
    Terminated
    1 January 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 9000121
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 15 March 1990
  2. Registered 31 January 1992
  3. Entry closed 31 January 2010

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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