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 tuberosum L. · Potato
University of Pannonia,Potato Research Centre (HU)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Desclaux, J.
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Barberet, Nicole|Antibes, France / Ducloux, Yves|Antibes, France
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
DE RUITER SEEDS
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
SEMEX - šľachtiteľsko výskumný podnik, š.p. (SK)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
DE RUITER SEEDS
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Didier Fondeur c/o Clause S.A. Graines d'Elite
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NUNZA BV
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Hans Rolf Späth
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Nunhems B.V.
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
JEAN LOUIS DESCLAUX
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
DE RUITER SEEDS
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Panora s.p.a.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.