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Linum usitatissimum L. Common flax · Agricultural · bred by GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is early-maturing, with a growing period of about 91–92 days. The plants belong to the short-statured category, with an average height reaching 47.9 cm.

The variety is large-seeded; the thousand kernel weight varies from 5.36 to 9.44 g. The oil content in the seeds exceeds 42%, and a high content of α-linolenic acid is also noted with a relatively low level of lignans. The infection rate of seeds by fungal diseases is 5%.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QM QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR) Developed the variety
Applicant
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E. 6 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E. 6 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
GIE Linea (FR) 8 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

    № 218387

    Registration
    2 February 2009
  • FR France Active

    № 1021515

    Application
    20 December 2006
    Registration
    1 January 2009

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20090132
Active
  1. Application filed 28 January 2009
  2. Registered 24 August 2009
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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