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Vortex

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Hordeum vulgare L. Barley · Agricultural · bred by Syngenta UK Ltd

also searched as: вортекс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The barley variety Vortex is mentioned in scientific literature primarily as a genetic ancestor used in breeding programs of the early 2000s to create new commercial varieties.

Agronomic reports noted that the variety demonstrated yield indicators characteristic of its time, while being distinguished by a very low nitrogen content in the grain, which is a significant factor for malting purposes.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SYNGENTA UK LTD 731 Developed the variety
Applicant
SYNGENTA UK LTD 731 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Syngenta Seeds Ltd 11 925 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SYNGENTA UK LTD 731 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 Terminated

    № 223487

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 2/1764

    Application
    1 December 1999
    Terminated
    30 April 2003
  • FR France Terminated

    № 1004410

    Application
    23 December 1999
    Registration
    1 January 2002
    Terminated
    31 December 2006
  • DE Germany Withdrawn

    № GS 01986

    Application
    4 January 2000
    Terminated
    20 February 2003

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 2/1764
Terminated
  1. Application filed 1 December 1999
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 20 January 2005

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