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Chieftain

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. Barley · Agricultural · bred by PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

also searched as: чиефтаин

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a two-row spring barley. Plant height is characterized as medium, the straw is short and stiff, and the aleurone layer of the grain is white. The variety belongs to the late medium-early maturity group.

In scientific research, the variety is noted for the presence of the Rh4 disease resistance gene, which has been used in breeding programs. Resistance of this variety to the pathogen Rhynchosporium commune, which causes scald, has also been identified.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd 789 Developed the variety
Applicant
Plant Breeding International Cambridge 789 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Plant Breeding International Cambridge 789 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE 789 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 2/1237

    Application
    26 November 1992
    Terminated
    30 March 1998

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 2/1237
Terminated
  1. Application filed 26 November 1992
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 September 1997

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