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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Turf Merchants Inc (US)/Turf Seed Inc (US)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for creating lawn covers and landscaping areas requiring rapid formation of dense turf. The plant is characterized by the ability to form a thick sward of dark green color.

In comparative trials, the variety demonstrated density and leaf texture quality metrics on par with other popular varieties of the same period. In literature, the variety is mentioned in the context of drought tolerance research.

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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

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Turf Merchants Inc (US)/Turf Seed Inc (US) Developed the variety
Applicant: Pro-Seeds Marketing, Inc. 3 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Pro-Seeds Marketing, Inc. 3 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Turf Merchants Inc. / Grassland West 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

№ 203840

Registration

25 October 2002

Terminated

30 June 2013
GB United Kingdom Active

№ 13/1421

Application

21 December 1993

Terminated

17 February 1998
FR France Terminated

№ 0068977

Application

19 December 1994

Registration

1 January 1999

Terminated

31 December 2010

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	203840	—	25 October 2002	30 June 2013	Terminated
GB United Kingdom	13/1421	21 December 1993	—	17 February 1998	Active
FR France	0068977	19 December 1994	1 January 1999	31 December 2010	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 9400042

Protection expired

Application filed 14 December 1993
Registered 14 April 2000
Entry closed 14 April 2018

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