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Cheops

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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by DLF Seeds A/S

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to tetraploid (4n) forms and is intended for forage use. Trials have shown that the dry matter yield of the variety is higher compared to diploid varieties depending on the cutting frequency, while providing a higher protein yield.

The plant has a growth habit classified as prostrate. The plant height after the vernalization period is rated as very low. The variety demonstrates relatively high winter hardiness compared to a number of diploid varieties.

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Countries of admission

3 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.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
DLF Seeds A/S Developed the variety
Applicant
Have B.V./VanderHave Grasses B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
DLF-Trifolium A/S 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

    № 204389

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0063093

    Application
    15 December 1989
    Registration
    1 January 1993
    Terminated
    31 December 2009
  • GB United Kingdom Withdrawn

    № 13/1052

    Application
    13 January 1994
    Terminated
    7 March 1994
  • DE Germany Protection expired

    № WD 00929

    Application
    16 January 1995
    Registration
    22 March 1999
    Terminated
    31 December 2009
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № RGE628

    Application
    1 January 1996
    Registration
    1 January 1996
    Terminated
    16 June 2016

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 13/1052
Withdrawn
  1. Application filed 13 January 1994
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 7 March 1994

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