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Prelude

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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by PROSEEDS MARKETING

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for forming high-quality turf surfaces and is often used in overseeding mixtures on fields with warm-season grasses, including Bermuda grass. In the breeding process, the material is related to varieties such as Calypso II and Premier.

The plant possesses high shoot density, excellent tolerance to regular mowing, and resistance to summer conditions. Successive versions of the variety are characterized by improved morphological traits, in particular, a more intense dark green leaf color in the Prelude III version.

The variety demonstrates resistance to a number of diseases and specific reactions to herbicides. Morphologically, the plant is a bunch-type grass with a well-developed leaf apparatus, the characteristics of which are maintained and managed during turf maintenance.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
ProSeeds Marketing, Inc. 29 Developed the variety
Applicant
ProSeeds Marketing, Inc. 29 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
ProSeeds Marketing, Inc. 29 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Lofts Seed Inc. 27 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • DE Germany Terminated

    № WD 00508

    Application
    14 January 1986
    Registration
    20 December 1989
    Terminated
    17 January 1997

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8200177
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 8 September 1982
  2. Registered 31 May 1984
  3. Entry closed 31 May 2002

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