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W-L 252 HQ

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa · Agricultural · bred by W-L Research

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the second group on the fall dormancy scale. Its genetic composition includes contributions from M. falcata (16%), Ladak (14%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (13%), and Flemish alfalfa (36%).

The intended use of the variety is hay and haylage production. During trials, the variety demonstrated good nutritional value indicators at the first cut and underwent evaluation for resistance to a number of diseases, including bacterial and Fusarium wilt, anthracnose, and Phytophthora root rot.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

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Also known as

breeder code 91-12

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  • W-L 252 HQ primary EE
  • WL 252 HQ US

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

Parties

Breeder
W-L Research, Inc. 49 Developed the variety
Applicant
W-L Research, Inc. 49 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
W-L Research, Inc. 49 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
W-L Research Inc. 49 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • EE Estonia Terminated

    № 223

    Application
    5 February 1998
    Registration
    25 February 2000
    Terminated
    31 January 2003

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 № 9500026
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 4 November 1994
  2. Registered 31 January 1997
  3. Entry closed 31 January 2017

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