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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by Michael Norriss, PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltyd

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the extremely late heading category, with a shift of 36 days relative to standard varieties. The tetraploid plant form possesses a high tiller density, characteristic of diploid varieties, and is distinguished by fine leaves.

The plant has high resistance to rust. Due to the low intensity of seed head formation after the main period, the variety maintains high leafiness and forage quality during the summer and autumn months, and is also characterized by high palatability for livestock.

The variety is often used in combination with the AR37 endophyte, which increases resistance to insects and the general longevity of the sward. Its main purpose is providing quality forage in dairy and beef cattle farming systems.

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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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Michael Norriss, PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltyd 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Grasslands Innovation Limited 88 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Grasslands Innovation Limited 88 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PGG Wrightson Seeds Limited 347 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

    № 303536

    Registration
    13 January 2025
  • GB United Kingdom Application submitted

    № 13/3517

    Application
    31 March 2022
  • IE Ireland Active

    № 744

    Application
    11 November 2024
    Registration
    13 January 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

New Zealand № RYG157
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  1. Application filed 5 June 2020
  2. Registered 17 May 2023
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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