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Agrostis capillaris L. Common bent · Agricultural · bred by PGG Wrightson Seeds

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for the construction and overseeding of sports surfaces, including professional golf courses and bowling greens. It is used as a component of mixtures for species replacement aimed at displacing Poa annua.

The plant is characterized by high turf density, fine leaf texture, and good resistance to Microdochium patch. The variety is adapted to intensive maintenance, including low mowing down to 3 mm.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QM QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS LTD 347 Developed the variety
Applicant
PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS LTD 347 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS LIMITED 347 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS LTD 347 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 201136

    Registration
    1 April 2022
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 42/50

    Application
    29 September 2017
    Registration
    19 March 2022
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SGG91

    Application
    24 November 2021
    Registration
    1 April 2022

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

New Zealand № BTP009
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 21 April 2023
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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