Merlyn

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by N.V. Johan Nicolaï

also searched as: мерлин

Variety description

10 August 2026

The "Merlyn" apple variety, bred from Jored × Liberty, demonstrated moderate resistance to scab during trials in the 1990s and early 2000s and did not achieve significant distribution in commercial fruit growing due to a lack of outstanding market characteristics.

Ornamental forms known as "Merlin" or "Pidi(s) Merlin®" are compact plants with a height of 1 to 2 meters and a crown width of up to 1 meter. These trees bloom in April–May with pink flowers and form red fruits with cream-white flesh intended for fresh consumption or culinary use.

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Countries of admission

2 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

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: N.V. Johan Nicolaï 7 Developed the variety
Applicant: NV Jo Nicolai en Cie Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: N.V. Johan Nicolaï 7 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.

Netherlands № APP183

Withdrawn

Application filed 21 May 1993
Registered —
Entry closed 19 May 1995

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Breeder

N.V. Johan Nicolaï

breeder code merlyn

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Registry records

Total records: 6
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 1997

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