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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by MEYER WILLIAM / THE SCOTTS COMPANY

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is classified as a turf-type perennial ryegrass. It is regularly included in professional comparative turfgrass trials to determine shoot density, color, wear tolerance, and recovery capacity under various climatic conditions.

Detailed information on breeding methods, parental lines, or morphological plant parameters, such as height or maturity group, is not disclosed in open scientific publications. For specific agronomic characteristics, it is necessary to refer to official data from the originator or state registers.

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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.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
MEYER WILLIAM / THE SCOTTS COMPANY Developed the variety
Applicant
MEYER WILLIAM / THE SCOTTS COMPANY Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
THE SCOTTS COMPANY 35 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

    № 204489

    Registration
    16 June 2007
    Terminated
    30 June 2023
  • FR France Terminated

    № 1011693

    Application
    11 December 2002
    Registration
    1 January 2007
    Terminated
    31 December 2020
  • IT Italy Active

    № 013696_A 013696

    Application
    30 June 2010
    Registration
    23 January 2015

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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