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Mercurian

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Allium porrum L. Leek · Vegetables · bred by Syngenta Seeds B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to the group of autumn varieties and is characterized by vigorous growth. One of the key morphological features is the upright position of the leaves, which are not prone to drooping or lodging. The variety forms high-quality long white pseudo-stems.

This F1 hybrid is suitable for successive sowing, allowing for an extended harvest period. In agronomic studies, the variety is mentioned in the context of monitoring fungal diseases, including white rot caused by Phytophthora porri.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds B.V./Hazera Seeds B.V. 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

    № 250907

    Registration
    30 January 2014
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № PRE276

    Application
    20 December 2011
    Registration
    30 January 2013
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 64/12331

    Application
    5 October 2018
    Registration
    30 November 2018
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 64/25002

    Application
    30 September 2020
    Registration
    19 November 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № PRE276
Active
  1. Application filed 20 December 2011
  2. Registered 30 January 2014
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Megaton

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3 records

Mendel

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2 records

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Tezier SA (FR)

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3 records

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