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Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa · Agricultural

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is classified as non-dormant, which allows it to continue vegetation during the autumn period. The crop is intended for hay production and use as base material for breeding programs.

In field trials, the variety demonstrated high yield, exceeding average indicators in the tests. Hay quality in terms of protein content and fiber level meets the standards for varieties of this period. The variety is adapted for cultivation in the southern regions of the USA and tropical climate.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant
GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH COMPANY 14 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH COMPANY, 14 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
IT - Not available 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

    № 207639

    Terminated
    27 March 2006
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 003238

    Application
    11 November 1993
    Registration
    23 December 1993
  • AR Argentina Terminated

    № 03238

    Application
    11 November 1993
    Registration
    23 December 1993
    Terminated
    3 October 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

Argentina № 003238
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 11 November 1993
  2. Registered 3 March 1994
  3. Entry closed 3 March 2014

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