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Triploid Watermelon Plants With A Bush Growth Habit - EP2814316

The patent EP2814316 was granted to Nunhems on Apr 7, 2021. The application was originally filed on Feb 8, 2013 under application number EP13703094A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2814316

NUNHEMS
Application Number
EP13703094A
Filing Date
Feb 8, 2013
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 5, 2021
Grant Date
Apr 7, 2021
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