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Linum usitatissimum L. Common flax · Agricultural · bred by North Dakota State University

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Omega variety is an oilseed type of flax with light-colored seeds, which makes it in demand for food products, such as bakery items. The plant is characterized by a mid-season maturity period, comparable to standard varieties.

In terms of morphological traits, plant height and lodging resistance are at the level of other standard varieties. Regarding diseases, the variety shows resistance to flax rust but is moderately susceptible to Fusarium wilt.

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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.

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

Parties

Breeder: North Dakota State University 12 Developed the variety
Applicant: Saatbau Linz eGen 660 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: North Dakota State University 12 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

№ 218556

Terminated

30 June 2016
AT Austria Terminated

№ 2042

Application

19 December 1995

Registration

19 December 1995

Terminated

5 June 2014

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	218556	—	—	30 June 2016	Terminated
AT Austria	2042	19 December 1995	19 December 1995	5 June 2014	Terminated

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Breeder

North Dakota State University

breeder code Omega

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Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 2
First registration: 1995

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