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Melistar

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Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. Westerwolds Ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a tetraploid (4n) form possessing a high germination rate and intensive spring development. The plants are characterized by wide leaves and increased resistance to rust infection compared to diploid varieties.

The ryegrass is intended for forage purposes under an intensive management regime. The variety is suitable for establishing short-term pastures and meadows, haylage or silage production, allowing for a high first cut within one growing season.

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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.

QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Breeder
ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE) 69 Developed the variety
Applicant
Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR) Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE) 69 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

    № 203259

    Registration
    26 April 2017
  • FR France Active

    № 4051653

    Application
    3 December 2012
    Registration
    1 January 2017

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Same species

Other varieties: Westerwolds Ryegrass

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Barspectra

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Lemnos

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Nearby in the species list Mach1, Maddalena, Maggots, Magloire, Magnum, Marek, Marvel, Mateo, Maxim, Melboost, Melmondo, Melpush, Melsemper, Melspeed, Melword, Mendoza, Menvyl, Merwester, Météor, Millenium

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