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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 the tetraploid type and is characterized by early inflorescence heading. The plant is long-stemmed; its height in the full development phase is assessed as long or very long. Lodging resistance is at an average level.

The ryegrass demonstrates very good spring regrowth. The main yield of the variety is formed in all cuts following the first one. The plant possesses high resistance to diseases and good regeneration after frequent mowing or livestock grazing.

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Countries of admission

5 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.

QM QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Breeder
DLF SEEDS A/S Developed the variety
Applicant
DLF Seeds A/S Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
001. TEAGASC (IE) 90 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Teagasc 159 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IE Ireland Active

    № 383

    Registration
    13 May 2008
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 204752

  • DE Germany Active

    № WD 01371

    Application
    15 January 2003
    Registration
    31 May 2007
  • BE Belgium Active

    № VG/A/LOLPE/00172

    Application
    19 February 2009
    Registration
    12 March 2013

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ireland № 535
Active
  1. Application filed 13 May 2008
  2. Registered 12 January 2009
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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

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