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.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Arsene Maillard (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Agris A.E.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
R 2n (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Rosa L. · Rose
Maatschap Reintjes
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
SCHREURS PETRUS JUDOCUS WILHELMUS
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.
Begonia L. · Begonia
LIMAPLANT B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Anthokipeftiki S.A.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
The United States Government as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
Gawish, Naomi
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
Rosa L. · Rose
Sam McGredy Roses International
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
Golden West Seed Co.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Golden West Seed Co.
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
VAN DER GOES ADRIANUS PETRUS MARIA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
CSIRO COTTON RESEARCH UNIT
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel