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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.

Mencius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Mirante

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
5 records

Mistral

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Mathix

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Mariella

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
7 records

Miley

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Miko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegenetics (Pty) Ltd (ZA)/Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Maori

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Cora Seeds, I

HU
3 records

Merlin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Majstro Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Manet

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Milenio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Markyza

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Semo, CZ

CZ
3 records

Marcus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohum, TR

HU
3 records

Marmara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Mel

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

California Florida Plant Company L.P.

NL
3 records

Mangomel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Makeba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Manglar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Mabel

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

FRITS HERLAAR

UA
4 records

Melissa

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Malaga

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Majorita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

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