New version TQ melon
A new version of the technical questionnaire for melon (Cucumis melo) will be published on 30 September 2024.
New version TQ melon
For some resistances, the choice ‘not tested’ has been added in the answer. The changes may affect applications that are already ready to be submitted in your dashboard.
Completed information may expire.
Therefore, we ask you to sign and send applications that are ready to be submitted before 30 September 2024.
However, it is possible to sign and submit these applications later, but then there is a chance that some questions may need to be re-filled.
For questions, please contact Teamsupport@rasraad.nl
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Modification submission requirements French bean (dwarf and climbing beans)
In 2026 Naktuinbouw will start with the implementation of the UPOV Model 2 for DUS testing of bean applications.
It combines molecular thresholds (based on genetic marker distances) with phenotypic observations (based on morphological characteristics).
Model 2 does not replace morphological assessment; rather, it uses molecular data to optimize the DUS process and possibly to shorten it.
Under this model, the initial selection of similar varieties will be based on DNA analysis, followed by a 1st year with field morphological observations to ensure no varieties have been missed. If needed a 2nd year of examination will follow.
Uniformity will be assessed in the field.
