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Citadel

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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

also searched as: китадел

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a tetraploid, which ensures an increased sugar content in the biomass, high nutritional value, and improved digestibility for livestock. Its agronomic characteristics note later maturity dates compared to a number of other varieties.

The plant is used in agricultural programs where its yield and stand longevity are evaluated under various environmental conditions. The variety is characterized by the susceptibility to rust typical for the species.

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Countries of admission

8 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

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Mommersteeg International BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG 68 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL B.V Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Mommersteeg International BV (NL) Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Withdrawn

    № 13/233

    Terminated
    1 June 1981
  • IE Ireland Protection expired

    № 40

    Registration
    6 February 1980
    Terminated
    31 December 2000
  • PT Portugal Terminated

    № 81106

    Registration
    15 May 1992
    Terminated
    24 July 1993
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 204408

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0052599

    Application
    1 January 1901
    Registration
    1 January 1979
    Terminated
    1 January 1998
  • DE Germany Protection expired

    № WD 00183

    Application
    26 September 1975
    Registration
    19 March 1981
    Terminated
    31 December 2001
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19820164

    Application
    28 July 1982
    Registration
    5 August 1986
    Terminated
    30 July 1997
  • SI Slovenia Withdrawn

    № LOP019

    Application
    2 February 1995
    Terminated
    14 February 2006
  • AT Austria Protection expired

    № 510

    Application
    19 December 1996
    Registration
    19 December 1996
    Terminated
    31 December 2001

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № WD 00183
Terminated
  1. Application filed 26 September 1975
  2. Registered 19 March 1980
  3. Entry closed 10 December 1999

More 1 record protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

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