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SR 8550

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Festuca arundinacea Schreb. Tall fescue · Agricultural · bred by SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

also searched as: ср 8550

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the turf grass type and is intended for landscaping park zones, playgrounds, and sports fields. During agronomic trials, the variety was characterized as high-performing, possessing resistance to a number of diseases, including brown patch caused by Rhizoctonia solani.

The plant possesses the ability to adapt to drought periods and moderate maintenance levels. Height parameters and vegetation periods depend on the mowing regime and the intensity of turf use.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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.

Also known as

breeder code SRX8BE4

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • SR 8550 primary QM
  • SR8550 IT, US

The primary name shown is the one under which the variety is registered in the largest number of jurisdictions. Search finds the variety by any of its names.

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

Parties

Breeder
SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON 76 Developed the variety
Applicant
SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON 76 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
PICKSEED 53 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 009976_A 009976

    Application
    9 July 2004
    Registration
    22 March 2007
    Terminated
    5 March 2018

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 № 200300155
Active
  1. Application filed 10 February 2003
  2. Registered 12 September 2007
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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