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Melange

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Phaseolus coccineus L. Runner bean · Vegetables · bred by FA 10B Landwirtschaftliches Versuchszentrum - Referat Spezia

also searched as: меланге

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Melange variety belongs to the species Phaseolus coccineus and is a local landrace known in Austria as part of the Steirische Käferbohne group. The plant is a climbing form.

The seeds of the variety are large, kidney-shaped, with a thousand kernel weight of at least 1200 grams. Their color varies from purple-black to brown-beige, with the base color classified as light brown. The seeds have a variegated or marbled pattern.

The variety is used for the production of mature dry grain. During culinary processing, the beans increase in size and weight, and their color changes to a brown shade.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

QZ

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

Parties

Applicant
FA 10B Landwirtschaftliches Versuchszentrum - Referat Spezia 6 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
FA 10B Landwirtschaftliches Versuchszentrum - Referat Spezia 6 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

    № 283058

  • AT Austria Active

    № 871

    Application
    21 December 1994
    Registration
    21 December 1994

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