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Arethousa

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Origanum vulgare L. Oregano · Vegetables · bred by AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS- LABORATORY OF AGRONOMY

also searched as: аретоуса

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was developed through selection from a wild population in the area of Arethousa village on the island of Ikaria. It is intended for the production of standardized, high-quality raw materials that can be used in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as a component of phytogenic feed additives.

The plant possesses high production potential and stability of qualitative characteristics when grown under various climatic conditions. The essential oil of the variety is distinguished by a unique composition in which the content of the main component, carvacrol, reaches 85–95%.

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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

Applicant
Agricultural University of Athens 3 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS- LABORATORY OF AGRONOMY 3 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GR Greece Active

    № 3536

    Application
    1 October 2015
    Registration
    10 March 2021

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20232140
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 11 October 2023
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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