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Rootstock — Pumpkin (interspecific hybrids)

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Interspecific hybrids of C. maxima and C. moschata pumpkin are specialized rootstocks that combine high root system vigor with complex resistance to soil-borne pathogens.

In the reference 50 varieties crop Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne, where this is mentioned in the description.

These hybrids exhibit a heterosis effect, ensuring vigorous root system development and high vegetative vigor of the scion without compromising fruit quality. Technologically, they are characterized by broad cotyledons and intense hypocotyl development, which significantly facilitates grafting procedures.

In agronomic practice, such rootstocks are valued for their complex resistance to Fusarium oxysporum, as well as for their adaptability to abiotic stresses, such as cold and drought. The use of these hybrids ensures uniform emergence in the nursery and high uniformity of seedlings, which is a determining factor for industrial production.

General information about the subject — on the page Rootstock.

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Varieties of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

ES UA
4 records

Vitalley

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
4 records

UG 29 A

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

United Genetics, I

PT
4 records

RS 841

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

KANEKO SEEDS CO LTD

ES NL
3 records

Cobalt

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Carnivor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
3 records

Maciste

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

TOKITA SEED CO LTD

ES IT
3 records

Nimbus

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Nickerson Zwaan, NL

NL
3 records

Energy

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Ulisse

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

TOKITA SEED CO LTD

IT
2 records

OL1440

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

PS 1212

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
2 records

Tanker

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Rex

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

Polifemo

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

ESASEM SPA

IT
2 records

Zadok

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Shintiak

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

ES
2 records

Shintosa

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Paul Degreef

UA
2 records

Shintoza

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Oceano

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

TOKITA SEED CO LTD

IT
2 records

Radik

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Consista

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

TZ 148

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
2 records