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Dual purpose pollenizer watermelons

US9763399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2013
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L19/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The application relates to the field of plant breeding, in particular watermelon breeding. Provided are diploid watermelon plants (and seeds from which these plants can be grown) which produce small, diploid, red watermelon fruits. Also provided are small, diploid watermelon fruits having an average weight of less than 1.8 kg.

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