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Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa · Agricultural · bred by Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is characterized by rapid development and a semi-erect growth habit, with an average height of about 70 cm. The variety is versatile, adapted to a continental climate, and suitable for cultivation on various soil types.

The variety is a high-yielding forage plant suitable for the production of hay and haylage. The average dry matter yield is 145 c/ha, with a potential maximum of 235 c/ha. The plant is valued for its high protein content and good forage qualities.

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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.

QM

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR) 81 Developed the variety
Applicant
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR) 81 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
TOURNEUR 21 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
HOYA V.S. d.o.o 1 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • HR Croatia Protection expired

    № 1005945

    Terminated
    30 June 2013
  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 207268

  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № MES003

    Terminated
    1 January 2005
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Derby_MEDICAGO SATIVA L.

    Registration
    12 April 2006
  • FR France Terminated

    № 0053418

    Application
    15 December 1979
    Registration
    1 January 1981
    Terminated
    31 December 2006
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19850002

    Application
    9 January 1985
    Registration
    20 April 1992
    Terminated
    20 April 1992
  • AT Austria Terminated

    № 634

    Application
    16 December 1986
    Registration
    16 December 1986
    Terminated
    15 December 2020
  • PL Poland Terminated

    № SR R524

    Application
    26 September 1990
    Registration
    1 March 1991
    Terminated
    13 June 2017
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 401232

    Application
    25 March 2003
  • MD Moldova Terminated

    № 0401232

    Application
    25 March 2003
    Terminated
    25 November 2020
  • RS Serbia Protection expired

    № 320-04-12743/2009-11

    Application
    29 December 2009
    Registration
    12 January 2010
    Terminated
    15 December 2020

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