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Comtessa

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Festuca pratensis Huds. Meadow fescue · Agricultural · bred by VAN ENGELEN

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a perennial loose-bunch grass. During distinctness tests, it is characterized by a semi-prostrate bush type and a medium tendency to form inflorescences in the absence of vernalization.

The plant is intended for the establishment of hayfields and pastures. The variety is known as a reference standard in agronomic trials and is characterized by high productivity, including in waterlogged conditions.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
VAN ENGELEN 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
J. Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V./Engelen Zaden B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
J. Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V./Engelen Zaden B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
VAN ENGELEN ZADEN BV / J JOORDENS ZAADHANDEL BV Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0090322

    Registration
    1 January 1965
    Terminated
    1 January 1985
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 27/30

    Terminated
    1 October 1987
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19800176

    Application
    30 July 1980
    Registration
    5 August 1986
    Terminated
    30 July 1997

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № ZGB14
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 17 December 1955
  2. Registered 27 November 1969
  3. Entry closed 1 June 1991

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