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Festuca arundinacea Schreb. Tall fescue · Agricultural · bred by MCCARTHY RESEARCH FARM

also searched as: топ шелф

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for creating long-lasting turf stands in home gardens, parks, and sports fields. The plants have a shorter height and pronounced heat tolerance, as well as high disease resistance.

The variety is characterized by a strong root system, high seed germination energy, and rapid initial development. It exhibits active tillering and is often used in breeding as a parent form for developing new lines.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QM QZ

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breeder code BGR-TF3

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

Parties

Breeder
McCarthy Research Farm 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
PPH CENTNAS sp. z o.o. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
PL - BERGER INTERNATIONAL LLC 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

    № 201962

    Registration
    17 March 2021
  • PL Poland Active

    № R R12857

    Application
    15 December 2017
    Registration
    17 March 2021

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