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Aretussa

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

also searched as: аретусса

Variety description

10 August 2026

The vegetation period is from 65 to 75 days. The plant reaches a height of up to 90 cm, possesses a strong root system, shortened internodes, and sturdy spineless stems.

Fruits weighing 300–400 g and 15–20 cm in length have thin skin and a uniform shape. The hybrid is resistant to stress factors, is capable of fruit set under adverse conditions, and is suitable for cultivation in film greenhouses and open field.

The recommended planting density is 35–40 thousand plants per 1 hectare.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

application no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL 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.

  • TR Turkey Active

    № Aretussa

    Registration
    29 May 2013
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 12022001

    Application
    31 January 2012
    Registration
    1 April 2014
    Terminated
    26 February 2025
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 70295

    Application
    3 November 2016
    Registration
    11 March 2019
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 018671

    Application
    8 January 2019
    Registration
    14 May 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 12022001
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 31 January 2012
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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