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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Vijn, Ralph

also searched as: троубадоур

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the turf group of perennial ryegrass varieties and is used for creating high-quality turf covers, including sports lawns. In British classifications, the heading date for the variety is recorded as 85 days after March 1.

The plant is a diploid variety. It is distinguished by rapid germination and the ability to form a dense sward resistant to trampling.

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Countries of admission

7 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Vijn, Ralph 2 Developed the variety
Applicant: Van Engelen Zaden BV (NL) Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Van Engelen Zaden BV (NL) Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

GB United Kingdom Terminated

№ 13/561

Terminated

30 August 1994
QZ European Union Terminated

№ 205865
FR France Terminated

№ 0055901

Application

1 January 1901

Registration

1 January 1986

Terminated

8 April 2004
DE Germany Terminated

№ WD 00331

Application

2 November 1981

Registration

21 March 1986

Terminated

27 December 2000
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ RGE326

Application

17 November 1981

Registration

14 November 1985

Terminated

16 June 2015
SE Sweden Terminated

№ AR 478

Application

19 November 1990

Registration

15 May 1991

Terminated

17 April 1998
CZ Czechia Terminated

№ 2520

Application

2 January 1995

Registration

20 March 1999

Terminated

13 October 2006
PL Poland Terminated

№ R R2406

Application

16 December 1996

Registration

13 March 2001

Terminated

5 March 2002

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
GB United Kingdom	13/561	—	—	30 August 1994	Terminated
QZ European Union	205865	—	—	—	Terminated
FR France	0055901	1 January 1901	1 January 1986	8 April 2004	Terminated
DE Germany	WD 00331	2 November 1981	21 March 1986	27 December 2000	Terminated
NL Netherlands	RGE326	17 November 1981	14 November 1985	16 June 2015	Terminated
SE Sweden	AR 478	19 November 1990	15 May 1991	17 April 1998	Terminated
CZ Czechia	2520	2 January 1995	20 March 1999	13 October 2006	Terminated
PL Poland	R R2406	16 December 1996	13 March 2001	5 March 2002	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 13/561

Terminated

Application filed —
Registered —
Entry closed 19 June 1994

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Breeder

Vijn, Ralph

breeder code Troubadour

All 2 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 11
Jurisdictions shown: 7
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1985

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