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Lolium multiflorum Lam. Italian ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

also searched as: витессе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety Vitesse is classified as Westerwold ryegrass, which is a subspecies of Italian ryegrass. It possesses high growth energy and precocity, which are characteristic of this group of plants.

The plant is used primarily as a forage grass. Its green mass is suitable for ensiling and grazing. The variety is included in the lists of agricultural crops permitted for circulation in a number of European Union countries.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: VAN DER HAVE (193) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: ADVANTA| Advanta GmbH 108 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: MAYFORD SEEDS (ZA) 126 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

ZA South Africa Withdrawn

№ 86/1354

Application

28 March 1986

Registration

9 February 1988

Terminated

8 January 1997
DE Germany Terminated

№ WEI 00082

Application

6 December 1988

Registration

14 April 1992

Terminated

31 December 1998

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
ZA South Africa	86/1354	28 March 1986	9 February 1988	8 January 1997	Withdrawn
DE Germany	WEI 00082	6 December 1988	14 April 1992	31 December 1998	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

South Africa № PT 558

Terminated

Application filed 10 December 1986
Registered —
Entry closed 14 November 1996

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