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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Ramakrishnan M Nair

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the late-maturing group and is diploid (2n). The plant is characterized by medium or medium-high growth intensity in the initial development phase. The variety possesses high dry matter yield, good digestibility, and high energy value of the forage.

The variety is intended for use in perennial grass mixtures to produce high-quality forage in animal husbandry. The ryegrass demonstrates good endurance and resistance to intensive grazing and trampling, while maintaining productivity including on drought-prone sites.

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Countries of admission

6 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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Ramakrishnan M Nair 2 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-Seeds 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.

LU Luxembourg Active

№ NLI-Sputnik-LOLIU_PER

Registration

14 January 2021
QZ European Union Active

№ 205723
DE Germany Active

№ WD 01889

Application

12 January 2010

Registration

16 April 2014
GB United Kingdom Active

№ 13/2768

Application

19 January 2010

Terminated

21 May 2014
NL Netherlands Active

№ RGE1435

Application

12 March 2010

Registration

18 June 2014
BE Belgium Active

№ VG/A/LOLPE/00208

Application

28 December 2016

Registration

2 March 2021

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
LU Luxembourg	NLI-Sputnik-LOLIU_PER	—	14 January 2021	—	Active
QZ European Union	205723	—	—	—	Active
DE Germany	WD 01889	12 January 2010	16 April 2014	—	Active
GB United Kingdom	13/2768	19 January 2010	—	21 May 2014	Active
NL Netherlands	RGE1435	12 March 2010	18 June 2014	—	Active
BE Belgium	VG/A/LOLPE/00208	28 December 2016	2 March 2021	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Australia № 2012251

Withdrawn

Application filed 21 November 2012
Registered —
Entry closed 17 June 2020

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Breeder

Ramakrishnan M Nair

breeder code LP 21130D

All 2 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 12
Jurisdictions shown: 6
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 2014

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