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Bonica

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by TEZIER (FR)

also searched as: боника

Variety description

10 August 2026

The eggplant fruits are oval, glossy, dark purple in color, and reach 13–17 cm in length. The flesh is firm, white or whitish-green, without bitterness, and the skin is thin. The average fruit weight is 250–350 g; under favorable conditions, the figures can reach 600 g.

The hybrid is intended for cultivation in open field and film greenhouses. The plant is resistant to a number of viral diseases of Solanaceae and tolerates temperature stress, maintaining productivity in hot weather. The fruits are versatile in culinary use.

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Countries of admission

4 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.

QZ

active terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Tezier (FR) 549 Developed the variety
Applicant
Kadmo d.o.o (HR) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
INRA 196 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
INRA 196 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

    № 287632

  • ES Spain Active

    № 11840007

    Application
    9 July 1985
    Registration
    9 July 1985
  • FR France Active

    № 0091744

    Application
    30 March 1988
    Registration
    1 January 1973
  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1000484

    Application
    3 March 2000
    Registration
    6 April 2001
    Terminated
    30 September 2010

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 2099
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 10 January 1979
  2. Registered 7 April 1981
  3. Entry closed 1 November 1992

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