Red Rotella
| Denomination: | 'Red Rotella' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| 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: | 2023-11-01 |
| Provisional Protection: | 2023-11-01 |
| Application Number: | 23-11519 |
Variety Description
Description:
SEEDLING: anthocyanin colouration of hypocotyl present
PLANT: tall, no shortened internodes in upper part, long internodes on primary side shoots
STEM: medium length, medium intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, weak hairiness of nodes
LEAF BLADE: medium to long, medium to broad, medium to dark green, ovate shape, medium undulation of margin, medium blistering, moderately convex profile in cross-section, medium glossiness
FLOWERING: begins very early to early
PEDUNCLE: erect attitude
FLOWER: anthocyanin colouration of anther present
STALK: short, thin
CALYX: non enveloping aspect
FRUIT: medium to dark intensity of green skin before maturity, no anthocyanin colouration before maturity, drooping attitude, short to medium length, small diameter, very large length to diameter ratio, moderately triangular shape in longitudinal section, circular to angular shape in cross-section (at level of placenta), absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp at basal part, very weak to weak sinuation of pericarp excluding basal part, smooth or very slightly wrinkled surface, medium to dark intensity of red skin at maturity, medium glossiness, very shallow to shallow stalk cavity, rounded apex, shallow interloculary grooves, equally two and three locules, thin flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, very early to early maturity
DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Tobamovirus Tobacco mosaic virus pathotype 0, Tobamovirus Pepper mild mottle virus pathotype 1-2 and Tobamovirus Pepper mild mottle virus pathotype 1-2-3 present; no resistance to Potato Y virus pathotype 0 and Tomato spotted wilt virus pathotype 0
Origin & Breeding History: ‘Red Rotella' (breeder's reference 35-MR1481 RZ) originated from a controlled cross conducted between two proprietary lines in March of 2019 in De Lier, Netherlands. From the resulting progeny, the hybrid sweet pepper variety ‘Red Rotella' was selected in August of 2019 in De Lier, Netherlands for its disease resistance, plant strength, yield and stability of fruit size.
Tests & Trials: The detailed description of ‘Red Rotella' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS2274, purchased from the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2023.
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Pepper: 'Red Rotella'
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