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Mercule

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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by ILVO Plant

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is tetraploid (4x) and belongs to the group of late-maturing plants with late heading. It is intended for use as a perennial pasture grass and for mowing.

Ryegrass of this variety is distinguished by high yield and good palatability typical of tetraploid forms, which ensures high intake by animals. The plant possesses good resistance to rust.

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Countries of admission

3 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
ILVO Plant 188 Developed the variety
Applicant
Barenbrug Holland B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Barenbrug Holland B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V. 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

    № 205222

    Registration
    10 April 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № RGE1573
Active
  1. Application filed 17 December 2013
  2. Registered 4 October 2018
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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