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Cultivation

Protected cultivation

Protected cultivation involves the use of specialized varieties and hybrids adapted to the specific microclimate of greenhouses, hotbeds, and controlled-environment agriculture systems.

Mentioned in descriptions 24 262 varieties reference book.

Protected cultivation comprises a system of structures ranging from simple film shelters to high-tech greenhouses with automated climate control. Plants in such conditions develop under different levels of lighting, humidity, and temperature regimes, as well as in limited root zone volumes, which requires the selection of genetically adapted material, predominantly F1 hybrids.

The choice of a variety for closed environments depends on the crop's ability to develop fully under artificial lighting, its growth type, and compatibility with cultivation technologies, including substrate-based systems. Variety assessment is based on morphological traits, productivity, and the conformity of fruit characteristics to requirements for marketability, keeping quality, and transportability.

The resistance and high productivity of greenhouse varieties are driven by breeding for immunity to specific pathogens, such as powdery mildew, various types of wilts, viruses, and bacterial infections. Additional critical traits include parthenocarpy, which ensures fruit set without pollination, and the ability to control the balance between generative development and sugar accumulation.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Norandia

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Nicky

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Mohykan

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Mostra

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Motril

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Moscatel

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Morfeo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Montse

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Navara

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

NL
6 records

Nacido

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Vandenberg Cornelis P.|Salinas, CA

IT
3 records

Nelka

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Mistica

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Nadine

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Micah

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Miranda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MOTOV VIKTOR MIHAJLOVICh / BIRYuKOVA NINA KONSTANTINOVNA / ERDYaKOVA VALENTINA ALEKSEEVNA

BG
4 records

Motril

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Montealto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Murat

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Montague

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Muley

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Mesol

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Modykano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Maxime

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

NL
4 records

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