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Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa · Agricultural · bred by PLANT GENETICS

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to non-dormant types of alfalfa. It is intended for irrigated agriculture in hot climates, where it provides active growth and the possibility of multiple cuts throughout the year.

The plant is used primarily for hay production. The variety underwent testing for resistance to a number of diseases and pests, including nematodes and wilts, in the conditions of the state of Arizona.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Plant Genetics, Inc. 14 Developed the variety
Applicant
Plant Genetics, Inc. 14 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
PLANT GENETICS INC 14 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PGI Alfalfa Inc. 10 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • AR Argentina Terminated

    № 01944

    Application
    7 March 1988
    Registration
    18 August 1988
    Terminated
    3 October 2025
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 001944

    Application
    7 March 1988
    Registration
    18 August 1988
  • ES Spain Active

    № 19900002

    Application
    2 January 1990
    Terminated
    25 March 1994

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8800015
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 30 October 1987
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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

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