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Pirro

Pepper

Denomination: 'Pirro'
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: 2022-10-06
Provisional Protection:: 2022-10-06
Application Number: 22-11102
Grant of Rights Date: 2023-11-06
Certificate Number: 6940
Grant of Rights Termination Date: 2043-11-06

Variety Description

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, weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration of nodes, medium density hairiness of nodes

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

FLOWERING: begins mid-season
PEDUNCLE: semi-drooping attitude
FLOWER: anthocyanin colouration of anther present

STALK: medium to long, 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, small to medium length to diameter ratio, square shape in longitudinal section, circular 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 orange at maturity, medium glossiness, medium depth stalk cavity, moderately depressed apex, shallow to medium depth interloculary grooves, predominantly four and more locules, medium to thick flesh, no capsaicin in placenta, matures mid-season

DISEASE REACTIONS: resistance to Tobamovirus Tobacco mosaic virus pathotype 0, Tobamovirus Pepper mild mottle virus pathotype 1-2 and 1-2-3, Potato Virus Y pathotypes 0, 1, and 1-2 present, no resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus race P0

Origin & Breeding History: 'Pirro' (breeder's reference 35-BO1331 RZ) originated from a controlled cross conducted between two proprietary lines in July 2017 in De Lier, Netherlands. 'Pirro' is a sweet pepper variety suitable for the heated greenhouse production cycle in Canada. From the resulting progeny, the hybrid sweet pepper variety 'Pirro' was selected in August 2018 in Bleiswijk, Netherlands for its fruit set, fruit production, fast colouring, open plant type and strength against fruit deficits.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Pirro' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, application number PPS2104, purchased from the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands. The trial was conducted by the Naktuinbouw in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands in 2021.

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Pirro
Pepper: 'Pirro'

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Pirro
Pepper: 'Pirro'

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