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Chieftain

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by IGER Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (GB)

also searched as: чиефтаин

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for agricultural use in the establishment of pastures and hayfields. It is often used in seed mixtures together with white clover, promoting favorable development of clover in the sward.

The plant possesses early spring growth resumption and is characterized by a medium leaf size. The variety was developed as part of British breeding programs for the improvement of forage grasses.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant
WELSH PLANT BREEDING INSTITUTE 1 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE 789 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0055953

    Registration
    1 January 1900
    Terminated
    1 January 1985
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 13/579

    Terminated
    1 January 1989

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 13/579
Terminated
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 January 1989

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