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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ESASEM, I
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HAZERA GENETICS
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Bejo Zaden, NL
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
VAN DEN BURG JOSKE
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
NUNHEMS ZADEN B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
The State of Israel - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Agricultural Research Organization (ARO)^^^Hazera (1939) Ltd.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable, NL
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage
Ger Beemsterboer
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Nunhems B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZKI, H
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Szell Levente
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
NUNZA B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley
HM.CLAUSE
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Vilmorin, F