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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by VILMORIN, S.A.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is tall and characterized by vigorous growth. The fruits are 18–22 cm long, dark purple, almost black in color, and have a glossy surface. A distinctive feature is the high density of the flesh.

The variety is intended for cultivation in the open field and under film covers, and is suitable for various types of culinary processing. It possesses resistance to common diseases of the crop and demonstrates high yield.

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Countries of admission

5 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.

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: VILMORIN, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant: VILMORIN-MIKADO 648 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: VILMORIN-MIKADO 648 Holds the rights to the variety
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 Active

№ 287576
FR France Active

№ 0057852

Application

6 August 1984

Registration

1 January 1986
ES Spain Active

№ 19850244

Application

28 October 1985

Registration

16 June 1992
HU Hungary Protection expired

№ 248578

Application

27 January 1999

Terminated

31 January 2012
BG Bulgaria Terminated

№ 1458/41

Application

21 February 2003
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 45721

Application

23 October 2006

Registration

15 January 2008

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	287576	—	—	—	Active
FR France	0057852	6 August 1984	1 January 1986	—	Active
ES Spain	19850244	28 October 1985	16 June 1992	—	Active
HU Hungary	248578	27 January 1999	—	31 January 2012	Protection expired
BG Bulgaria	1458/41	21 February 2003	—	—	Terminated
RU Russian Federation	45721	23 October 2006	15 January 2008	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 4740

Protection expired

Application filed 14 August 1984
Registered 2 July 1987
Entry closed 2 July 2012

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