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Papaver somniferum L. Opium poppy · Ornamentals

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mid-early maturity group and possesses medium to high resistance to lodging. The plant is of medium height, with white-colored flowers.

The seeds of this variety are blue and in demand in the food industry. The use of the variety is dual-purpose: suitable both for seed production and for processing poppy straw, the morphine content of which is assessed as medium-high.

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Countries of admission

4 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.

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

Parties

Applicant: Národné polnohospodárske a potravinárske centrum, Luzianky, SK 39 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Národné polnohospodárske a potravinárske centrum, VÚRV Piestany, SK 95 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 Active

№ 218710
SK Slovak Republic Active

№ 198R116

Application

29 December 1997

Registration

21 March 2000
CZ Czechia Active

№ B1793

Application

2 February 2011

Registration

1 January 2015

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	218710	—	—	—	Active
SK Slovak Republic	198R116	29 December 1997	21 March 2000	—	Active
CZ Czechia	B1793	2 February 2011	1 January 2015	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Slovak Republic № 1423

Protection expired

Application filed 30 May 2000
Registered 30 May 2000
Entry closed 31 December 2025

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