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Masetti

Pepper

Denomination: 'Masetti'
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: 2021-10-08
Provisional Protection:: 2021-10-08
Application Number: 21-10722
Grant of Rights Date: 2023-08-22
Certificate Number: 6885
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2043-08-22

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Redline'

Summary: The intensity of anthocyanin colouration on the stem nodes of 'Masetti' is very weak to weak whereas that of 'Redline' is weak. The leaf blade of 'Masetti' has a medium to strong degree of blistering whereas that of 'Redline' has a stronger degree of medium to strong blistering. The stalk cavity of the fruit of 'Masetti' is shallow whereas that of 'Redline' is of shallow to medium depth.

Description:

SEEDLING: anthocyanin colouration of hypocotyl present

PLANT: medium to tall, no shortened internodes in upper part, medium to long internodes on primary side shoots

STEM: medium length, very weak to weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, medium density hairiness of nodes

LEAF BLADE: long, broad, medium to dark green on upper side, ovate shape, medium to strong degree of undulation of margin, medium to strong degree of blistering, moderately concave profile in cross-section, medium degree of glossiness on upper side

FLOWERING: begins mid-season
PEDUNCLE: semi-drooping attitude
FLOWER: anthocyanin colouration of anther present
STALK: medium length, medium to thick
CALYX: non enveloping aspect
FRUIT: medium to dark green skin before maturity, anthocyanin colouration present before maturity, drooping attitude, short to medium length, broad to very broad diameter, medium length to diameter ratio, square shape in longitudinal section, angular shape in cross-section (at level of placenta), absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp at basal part, absent or very weak sinuation of pericarp excluding basal part, smooth or very slightly wrinkled surface, medium red at maturity, medium degree of glossiness, shallow stalk cavity, moderately depressed apex, shallow interloculary grooves, equally three and four locules, medium to thick flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, matures mid-season

DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Tobamovirus pathotypes 0, 1-2 and 1-2-3 present; no resistance to Potato Virus Y pathotypes 0, 1, 1-2 and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus race P0

Origin & Breeding History: 'Masetti' (breeder's reference 35-BR1335 RZ) originated from a controlled cross conducted between two proprietary lines in June 2018 in De Lier, Netherlands. From the resulting progeny, the hybrid sweet pepper variety 'Masetti' was selected in the autumn 2019 for its yield, fruit quality and uniformity, strength of the root system and tolerance against powdery mildew caused by Leveillula taurica.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Masetti' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS2105, purchased from the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2021 in two independent trials.

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Masetti
Pepper: 'Masetti'

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Pepper: 'Masetti'

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Masetti
Pepper: Reference variety 'Redline'

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