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Melissa officinalis L. Lemon balm · Vegetables · bred by Brigitte Mikus-Plescher in Fa. PHARMAPLANT GmbH

also searched as: лемона

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for commercial use for the purpose of obtaining essential oil and medicinal plant raw materials. The chemical profile of the plant is characterized by a high content of essential oils with the presence of citral.

During field trials, the variety demonstrated the lowest susceptibility to Septoria leaf spot compared to a number of other varieties, showing a higher proportion of healthy leaves. Biologically, the variety may be more thermophilic during the seed germination period compared to traditional varieties.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Brigitte Mikus-Plescher in Fa. PHARMAPLANT GmbH 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
PHARMASAAT Arznei- und Gewürzpflanzen Saatzucht GmbH 3 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
PHARMASAAT Arznei- und Gewürzpflanzen Saatzucht GmbH 3 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № ZME 00002
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  1. Application filed 15 January 1998
  2. Registered 2 April 2001
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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RO
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