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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.

Arbason

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Antita

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

RO
2 records

Akron

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Angelika

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Anežka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AT
2 records

Anabelle

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR
8 records

Amilcar

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Andra

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Acco

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Ambio

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

NL
3 records

Amálka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Altea

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Almeza

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Alexsia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Alcala

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
3 records

Aidas

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Advantage

Terminated

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

NL
3 records

Abregon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Adrale

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ada

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SK
2 records

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