LG 5550

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Helianthus annuus L. Sunflower · Agricultural · bred by Limagrain-Advanta Nederland B.V.

also searched as: лг 5550

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is a medium-tall plant with a height of 135–140 cm and a head diameter of about 15.5 cm. The thousand kernel weight is about 72 g, oil content in seeds is at the level of 49–50%, and under favorable conditions, the indicator can reach 52%.

The crop possesses resistance to Orobanche cumana races A–G and tolerance to Phomopsis, Phoma, root and head Sclerotinia, charcoal rot, and dry rot, as well as to new races of downy mildew. The plant is characterized by cold hardiness and high resistance to stress conditions and drought.

The recommended plant density at the time of harvest is from 50 to 60 thousand plants per hectare, which is determined by the moisture zone.

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Countries of admission

6 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

QM QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 M50680

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.

LG 5550 primary MD, RU
LG5550 BG, BY, ES, QM, QZ, RO, UA

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: Limagrain-Advanta Nederland B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Limagrain Verneuil Holding 1 005 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: LIMAGRAIN IBERICA, S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Limagrain Verneuil Holding 1 005 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

№ 292074
RO Romania Protection expired

№ A15361

Registration

14 March 2013

Terminated

31 December 2022
ES Spain Active

№ 20060303

Application

28 December 2006

Registration

18 April 2009
BG Bulgaria Terminated

№ 1941/8

Application

15 February 2007

Registration

11 March 2009
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 48946

Application

30 November 2007

Registration

27 January 2010
UA Ukraine Active

№ 07017093

Application

20 December 2007
BY Belarus Active

№ 2010253

Application

22 June 2010

Registration

1 January 2013
MD Moldova Terminated

№ 0283778

Application

23 March 2015

Terminated

5 December 2018

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	292074	—	—	—	Active
RO Romania	A15361	—	14 March 2013	31 December 2022	Protection expired
ES Spain	20060303	28 December 2006	18 April 2009	—	Active
BG Bulgaria	1941/8	15 February 2007	11 March 2009	—	Terminated
RU Russian Federation	48946	30 November 2007	27 January 2010	—	Active
UA Ukraine	07017093	20 December 2007	—	—	Active
BY Belarus	2010253	22 June 2010	1 January 2013	—	Active
MD Moldova	0283778	23 March 2015	—	5 December 2018	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 07017093

Terminated

Application filed 20 December 2007
Registered —
Entry closed 14 January 2022

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