Cucumber Seeds Market, By Seed Type (Slicing Cucumbers, Pickling Cucumbers, and Specialty Cucumbers), By End-Use (Home Gardening, and Commercial Farming), By Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
In January 2024, Iran-based plant breeders made headlines with the launch of new hybrid varieties of cucumbers, peppers, and lettuce. This initiative represents a significant advancement in Iran's agricultural sector, focusing on improving crop resilience, yield, and quality to meet both domestic and international market demands.
In 2021, Rijk Zwaan, a prominent Dutch vegetable breeding company, made significant strides in cucumber cultivation by introducing new varieties resistant to the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV). This initiative reflects the company's commitment to addressing challenges faced by cucumber growers worldwide, particularly in regions where the New Delhi virus poses a serious threat to crop yields.