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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.

Valentin

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Tovi Cala

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
2 records

Toya

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ReinSaat KG

AT
2 records

Tourmalet

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Twingo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Tomicia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Torero

Active

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

SATIMEX QUEDLINBURG HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT GmbH

DE
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
2 records

Topboy

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SPAETH HANS| Erbe/Erbengemeinschaft Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth

DE
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sativa Seed & Services s.r.l. - Cesena (IT)

BG
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Tormes

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Tritonas

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.

ES
3 records

Tojiro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Tomaggio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Trioset

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Tobriva

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Tina

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Trinaxio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Tiguan

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Trident

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
3 records

UGI 1796

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

PT
2 records

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