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Miscanthus x giganteus J. M. Greef & Deuter ex Hodk. & Renvoize Giant miscanthus · Ornamentals · bred by Dr John Clifton Brown

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is characterized by early dormancy onset and the formation of a large number of stems. The plant was selected for use in the industrial sector as a source of lignocellulosic biomass suitable for the production of biofuels, building materials, packaging, and pulp and paper products.

This variety is one of the first among miscanthus species to be registered as a crop for biomass production, in contrast to most ornamental forms of the species.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Breeder: Dr John Clifton Brown 3 Developed the variety
Applicant: Aberystwyth University, Ceres Inc. 7 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Aberystwyth University, Ceres Inc. 7 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.

European Union № 20183177

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Application filed 24 December 2018
Registered 19 April 2022
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Dr John Clifton Brown

breeder code gnt9

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2022

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