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.
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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France
Fragaria L. · Strawberry
MR. ANDRE MARIONNET
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
ALAIN MEILLAND
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Matthijs Groot
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Allium porrum L. · Leek
Paul Degreef
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Ralf Kuijpers
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Interplant B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
TERA SEEDS SRL CONS.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Lezan vof
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
HM.CLAUSE
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Remi Leviel
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Rob Gehin
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.