Public domain
Plant breeders' rights are granted for a limited term. Upon expiration, the variety enters the public domain: its seeds can be propagated and sold without the rights holder's license.
Recent years are the most sought-after: the variety is free to use but still in production.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
HAZERA GENETICS
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
HAZERA GENETICS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
ASGROW FRANCE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage