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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by LARRY D. KNERR

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a butter lettuce. The plants have a light-green color, smooth texture, and very smooth leaf margins, while being distinguished by a high degree of uniformity within the variety.

The plant possesses genetic resistance to downy mildew (DMR CA I–VI). The variety is adapted for cultivation in all regions specializing in commercial lettuce production.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
LARRY D. KNERR 5 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Inc. 93 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
LARRY D. KNERR 5 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Inc. 93 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

    № 274754

    Registration
    4 March 2005
    Terminated
    23 May 2013
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA1283/14439

    Application
    23 January 2003
    Registration
    4 March 2005
    Terminated
    23 May 2013

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20030108
Terminated
  1. Application filed 24 January 2003
  2. Registered 18 April 2005
  3. Entry closed 12 January 2010

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