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Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart Italian ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Valley Seeds Pty Ltd

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the species Lolium multiflorum and is defined in European classification as a subspecies possessing a longer life cycle compared to Westerwold ryegrass. It is officially recognized as a breeding variety in a number of jurisdictions.

The production for which this variety is intended is focused on creating a high-quality forage base for livestock in the form of hay, silage, or pasture use. Detailed morphological and agronomic characteristics of the variety are not provided in open sources.

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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

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

Parties

Breeder: Valley Seeds Pty Ltd. 58 Developed the variety
Applicant: Semillas Fitó, SA 1 450 Submitted the application to the register

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

PT Portugal Active

№ 17141

Application

5 September 2017

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
PT Portugal	17141	5 September 2017	—	—	Active

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