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Albion

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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by National Seed Development Organization Ltd.

also searched as: албион

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the dry bean group and is a bush form. In comparative trials, it demonstrates early maturity, surpassing the Seafarer variety in this regard.

The plant possesses resistance to Bean common mosaic virus. In scientific studies, the variety is often used as a reference genotype for white beans when conducting physiological and genetic analyses.

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

Parties

Breeder
National Seed Development Organization Ltd. 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
National Seed Development Organization Ltd. 10 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
National Seed Development Organization Ltd. 10 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE / N.W. GALWEY Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 12/269

    Terminated
    31 May 2002
  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 283143

    Registration
    15 October 2003
    Terminated
    1 October 2013

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 12/269
Terminated
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 February 2002

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