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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 belongs to the spring flax group and is classified as having a short to medium height at the flowering stage. The plant forms blue flowers and brown seeds. One of the morphological features is bolls with ciliate septa.

The variety is intended for oilseed use. Studies of the seed composition show an alpha-linolenic acid content corresponding to or exceeding the average values for the tested variety groups. In comparative trials, the variety demonstrated stable seed yield.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 27 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

№ 218407

Registration

2 February 2009

Terminated

31 December 2018
FR France Protection expired

№ 1021516

Application

20 December 2006

Registration

1 January 2009

Terminated

31 December 2018

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	218407	—	2 February 2009	31 December 2018	Terminated
FR France	1021516	20 December 2006	1 January 2009	31 December 2018	Protection expired

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20090131

Terminated

Application filed 28 January 2009
Registered 24 August 2009
Entry closed 22 October 2021

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