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FIRMGOLD

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by ZEB KENNETH HOWELL (US)

also searched as: фирмголд

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for fresh consumption; the possibility of using the fruits for baking pies is also mentioned. Harvest in certain climatic conditions falls on the last week of September.

The variety name appears in a number of scientific studies devoted to storage and genetics; however, detailed morphological descriptions, data on agrotechnics, tree growth type, and disease resistance are absent in available sources.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
ZEB KENNETH HOWELL (US) 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Jo Nicolai NV (BE) 12 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Jo Nicolai NV (BE) 12 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 4179
Terminated
  1. Application filed 16 August 1983
  2. Registered 31 October 1986
  3. Entry closed 9 December 1991

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