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Triploid watermelon plants with a bush growth habit

US10582683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Nunhems B.V. · NL

Inventors

Erik de Groot · Nonantola, IT
Elena Chiapparino · Monte San Pietro, IT
Richard Bernard Berentsen · Paterna, ES

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2016
Grant date	Mar 10, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 19, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
WIPO fieldFood chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The application relates to the field of plant breeding, in particular watermelon breeding. Provided are bush type, triploid watermelon plants (and seeds from which these plants can be grown) and seedless watermelon fruits produced by these plants. Also provided are bush type pollenizer plants and bush type tetraploid plants and methods for producing triploid hybrids having a bush growth type, as well as methods for producing seedless watermelon fruits of high quality.

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