Offroad
| Denomination: | 'Offroad' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Burgemeester Crezeelaan 40 Postbus 40, 2678 ZG De Lier 2678 KX Netherlands |
| Breeder: |
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., De Lier, Netherlands |
| Agent in Canada: |
Rijk Zwaan Canada Ltd. 1008 Mersea Road 7 Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V8 Canada Tel: +1 519 322 0442 |
| Application Date: | 2022-10-06 |
| Provisional Protection: | 2022-10-06 |
| Application Number: | 22-11099 |
Variety Description
Description:
PLANT: produces Dutch type fruit, gynoecious sex expression, predominantly two female flowers per node, parthenocarpy present, indeterminate growth type, first 15 internodes are long
COTYLEDON: no bitterness
LEAF BLADE: drooping attitude, medium to long , medium ratio of terminal lobe length in relation to blade length, shape of apex of terminal lobe is acute, medium to dark intensity of green on upper side, medium degree of blistering, absent or weak undulation of margin, very weak to weak dentation of margin
TIME OF DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE FLOWERS (WHEN 80% OF PLANTS HAVE AT LEAST ONE FEMALE FLOWER): mid-season
OVARY VESTITURE: white
PEDUNCLE: medium to long
FRUIT: long, medium diameter, large length to diameter ratio, medium core diameter in relation to diameter of fruit, round shape in transverse section, shape of stem end is acute, short neck, shape of calyx end is obtuse, no ribs, no sutures, medium to strong degree of creasing, no warts, absent or very short stripes, no dots
FRUIT VESTITURE: prickles only type, very sparse to sparse density of prickles, white
FRUIT SKIN: green ground colour at market stage, medium to dark intensity of ground colour of skin weak glaucosity, yellow ground colour at time of physiological ripening
DISEASE REACTIONS: susceptible to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV); resistance to Cladosporium cucumerinum (Ccu), Corynespora blight and Target leaf spot (Corynespora cassiicola) (Cca) and Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus (CVYV) present; highly resistant to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) (Px)
Origin & Breeding History: 'Offroad' (breeders reference 24-HW301 RZ) originated from a cross made in the spring of 2017, in the Netherlands. The resulting hybrid was selected for its plant colour, fruit shape, fruit colour, fruit type, and yield. 'Offroad' is a cucumber variety suitable for winter cultivation.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Offroad' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number KMK1415, purchased from Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2021-2022.
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Cucumber: ‘Offroad'
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