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Cenchrus clandestinus (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Morrone Kikuyu grass · Ornamentals · bred by Ken Johnston

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained based on a collection of 72 male-sterile genotypes, which included samples collected in Australia and material obtained by the artificial mutagenesis method.

The plant is intended for use as a lawn grass. During the breeding evaluation process, tests were conducted on stolon characteristics, root mass, overall plant growth, and color intensity during the winter period on various soil types were studied.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Ken Johnston 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Future Turf Pty Ltd. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Future Turf Pty Ltd. Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

Australia № 2007130
Active
  1. Application filed 14 May 2007
  2. Registered 27 June 2008
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Cenchrus clandestinus (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Morrone · Kikuyu grass

Ozbreed Pty Ltd

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