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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.

Intrepid Gold

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

WALTER H JESSEL, JR.

DK
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

NL
5 records

Jargon

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Jawell

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL
3 records

Jerrican

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Jaspis

Active

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

HAZERA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Jalila

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Magnum Seeds, USA

FR
3 records

Izmono

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Jarick

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Ivorino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Jadeo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL
5 records

Huracan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Stoop Taam/Leek Tulips B.V./Dol

NL
3 records

Heroe

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Isadora

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)

FR
3 records

Irma

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Walther Faedi^^^Gianluca Baruzzi

NL
5 records

Hawking

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Hetea

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Hi Pace

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROBERT SWINKELS

NL
5 records

Hilfort

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Helsinki

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Ids

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Harriet

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMO a.s

CZ
3 records

Hatifa

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft mbH

DK
4 records

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