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Masai

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

also searched as: масаи

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Masai variety is classified as a diploid or tetraploid perennial ryegrass. It is characterized by high nutritional value of forage, which is confirmed by studies of cell wall digestibility, and also possesses good persistence and longevity in sward composition.

The plant is intended for pasture use and is successfully applied in agricultural grass mixtures, including in combination with other grasses and white clover.

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Countries of admission

4 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

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
DLF SEEDS A/S Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
DLF Seeds A/S Holds the rights to the variety
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 Active

    № 205158

    Registration
    18 February 2013
  • DE Germany Withdrawn

    № WD 01799

    Application
    17 December 2008
    Terminated
    10 April 2013
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 13/2704

    Application
    19 January 2009
    Terminated
    31 May 2015
  • DK Denmark Active

    № 25935

    Application
    23 January 2009
    Registration
    18 February 2013

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20141636
Terminated
  1. Application filed 19 June 2014
  2. Registered 18 December 2014
  3. Entry closed 9 April 2025

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

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Nearby in the species list Marniere, Marquez, Martello, Martha, Martina, Martinella, Maryland, Marylin, Marysieńka, Marzog, Mascara, Mascot, Massa, Massi, Massimo, Master, Mataro, Mateba, Matenga, MATEO

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