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Merak

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Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group Sugar beet · Agricultural · bred by STRUBE GmbH&Co.KG, DE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the normal-sugar type (NZ) and is diploid (S-type). The plant possesses pronounced disease resistance, in particular to rhizomania and Cercospora leaf spot, demonstrating good ability to withstand leaf spot.

The variety exhibits resistance to bolting and possesses cold tolerance at the seedling stage, which allows it to be used in regions with autumn sowing practices. The hybrid is intended for industrial cultivation, showing stable results in root yield and sugar output.

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Countries of admission

5 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 terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Strube GmbH&Co.KG (DE) 178 Developed the variety
Applicant
Strube Saat GmbH&Co KG 58 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Strube Saat GmbH&Co KG 58 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

    № 199305

  • RO Romania Protection expired

    № A21056

    Registration
    20 October 2004
    Terminated
    31 December 2022
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Merak

    Registration
    10 April 2008
  • CZ Czechia Active

    № 5645

    Application
    7 January 2000
    Registration
    26 March 2003
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 34822

    Application
    14 December 2000
    Registration
    16 January 2003
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 0290896

    Application
    1 January 2001
  • SI Slovenia Terminated

    № BTA115

    Application
    11 February 2002
    Registration
    12 May 2005
    Terminated
    22 March 2012
  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1001404

    Application
    4 February 2003
    Registration
    23 February 2006
    Terminated
    2 November 2011

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