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Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. Westerwolds Ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Kaneko Seed CO.Ltd (JP)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the group with a medium development cycle. It is used as a forage crop for the production of high-quality feed, including green mass and silage. The plant can be cultivated both as a monoculture and as part of mixtures, for example, with Persian clover.

During field trials, the variety showed susceptibility to leaf rust infection. The productivity of the variety contributes to increasing the energy and protein value of the obtained feed.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

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

Parties

Breeder
Kaneko Seed CO.Ltd (JP) 18 Developed the variety
Applicant
Mountain View Seeds, Ltd. (US) Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Mountain View Seeds, Ltd. (US) 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

    № 203234

    Registration
    26 April 2017
  • FR France Active

    № 4054127

    Application
    17 December 2013
    Registration
    1 January 2017
  • CZ Czechia Active

    № B8480

    Application
    23 November 2023
    Registration
    3 May 2024

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