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Kihnu

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Festuca ovina L. Sheep's fescue · Agricultural · bred by Ants Bender, Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety «Kihnu» was obtained as a result of a breeding program for the introduction of local grass species into cultivation. The source material for breeding the variety was collected on the island of Kihnu in Estonia.

The plant belongs to the category of forage and lawn crops. The variety possesses characteristics typical for the species: high winter hardiness, resistance to drought, shading, and salinization, as well as the ability to withstand trampling and low mowing.

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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 QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Applicant
Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge 153 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge 153 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
The Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge 63 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

    № 202052

    Registration
    8 November 2018
  • EE Estonia Active

    № 2007

    Application
    2 March 2016
    Registration
    8 November 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Estonia № 2007
Active
  1. Application filed 2 March 2016
  2. Registered 8 November 2018
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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