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Hordeum vulgare L. Barley · Agricultural · bred by Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

also searched as: минстрел

Variety description

10 August 2026

The spring barley variety Minstrel was developed within the breeding programs of Nickerson (UK) Ltd. In agricultural literature, the variety is known as a parental line for the development of other barley varieties, in particular the Concerto variety.

In available publications, Minstrel is mentioned in the context of long-term agronomic studies on the effect of tillage methods on yield. Detailed morphological plant characteristics and product quality indicators are absent in open sources.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Nickerson International Research S.N.C. 275 Developed the variety
Applicant
LIMAGRAIN UK LTD 1 865 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Limagrain Europe S.A.S. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
LIMAGRAIN UK LTD 1 865 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 Active

    № 2/1937

    Application
    5 December 2001
    Registration
    10 December 2003

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20032244
Terminated
  1. Application filed 27 November 2003
  2. Registered 5 July 2004
  3. Entry closed 16 May 2015

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