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Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa · Agricultural · bred by Semences De France (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the early-maturing plant group. Morphologically characterized by an upright tall habit, leafiness, presence of tender stems, and purple flower coloration.

The plant demonstrates intensive growth at initial development stages and during post-cutting regrowth. Possesses high lodging resistance. The variety is a hybrid alfalfa used in breeding programs.

Intended for use as a highly productive forage crop. Utilized for obtaining green forage and silage preparation, providing forage with high protein content.

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Countries of admission

8 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 QZ

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Semences de France (FR) 114 Developed the variety
Applicant
Semences de France (FR) 114 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Semences de France (FR) 114 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 Terminated

    № 1003544

    Terminated
    15 May 2019
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 207554

  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № MES012

    Terminated
    1 January 2005
  • FR France Terminated

    № 0091562

    Application
    1 January 1901
    Registration
    1 January 1966
    Terminated
    31 December 2025
  • DE Germany Terminated

    № LUZ 00040

    Application
    1 March 1963
    Registration
    15 June 1970
    Terminated
    31 January 1996
  • CZ Czechia Protection expired

    № 1940003

    Application
    9 February 1968
    Registration
    25 April 1973
    Terminated
    8 July 2007
  • SK Slovak Republic Terminated

    № 902

    Application
    29 December 1968
    Registration
    25 April 1973
    Terminated
    17 March 1998

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № LUZ 00040
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 1 March 1963
  2. Registered 16 June 1970
  3. Entry closed 31 December 1995

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

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