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Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa · Agricultural · bred by NSW DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

A wide-use variety intended for both livestock grazing and hay or silage production. Adapted for cultivation under dryland and irrigated conditions. Possesses high seedling growth vigor and the ability to efficiently utilize moisture from subsoil layers.

Characterized as a winter-active variety with a dormancy rating of 7. The low-set crown ensures adaptability to intensive grazing. The variety is suitable for various soil types, from sandy loams to heavy clays.

Possesses complex resistance to spotted and blue aphids, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, and crown rot. Moderately resistant to stem nematode and bacterial wilt. Distinguished by good endurance and the ability to persist in various climatic conditions.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
NSW Department of Agriculture 5 Developed the variety
Applicant
SOUTHERN AUSTRALIAN SEEDGROWERS (AU) 3 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
NEW SOUTH WALES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SOUTHERN AUSTRALIAN SEEDGROWERS (AU) 3 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 Terminated

    № 207344

    Registration
    31 March 2000
    Terminated
    26 February 2021
  • ZA South Africa Terminated

    № 97/4101

    Application
    3 March 1997
    Registration
    31 March 1998
    Terminated
    3 October 2006
  • AR Argentina Terminated

    № 05864

    Application
    22 June 1998
    Registration
    5 October 1998
    Terminated
    3 October 2025
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 005864

    Application
    22 June 1998
    Registration
    5 October 1998

Plant breeders' rights

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

Australia № 1996091
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 22 April 1996
  2. Registered 1 October 1997
  3. Entry closed 1 October 2017

More 1 record protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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