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Festuca arundinacea Schreb. Tall fescue · Agricultural · bred by TURF MERCHANTS

also searched as: фиренза

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a dwarf turfgrass type of plant that forms a dense sod with a fine leaf texture and a genetically determined dark green color. Its breeding involved lines obtained through interspecific hybridization with perennial ryegrass.

The plant is distinguished by high resistance to brown rust and brown leaf spot, as well as to abiotic stresses and insects. The variety is intended for the establishment of high-quality turf on sports grounds, golf courses, parks, and commercial landscapes.

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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

terminated 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
TURF MERCHANTS INC. 54 Developed the variety
Applicant
TURF MERCHANTS INC. 54 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 14 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Turf Merchants Inc. 54 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 Terminated

    № 201669

    Registration
    19 July 2012
    Terminated
    31 December 2022
  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 012380_A 012380

    Application
    27 June 2008
    Registration
    19 July 2012
    Terminated
    20 April 2023
  • ES Spain Withdrawn

    № 20080298

    Application
    8 July 2008
    Terminated
    21 February 2011

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 200800128
Active
  1. Application filed 19 February 2008
  2. Registered 12 August 2009
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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