Bencanta

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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by ANSEME SRL

also searched as: бенканта

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Bencanta variety belongs to the pole bean group and originates from the Beiras region of Portugal. The plant produces yield in large clusters, and the pods are characterized by a tender texture.

The seeds of the variety are red in color with characteristic early white veins. The variety is used primarily as green snap beans and has been studied for its quality under freezing and storage.

In scientific publications, the variety has been considered in the context of studying interactions with root-knot nematodes, where it was described as an object for testing susceptibility or searching for potential resistance.

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Countries of admission

3 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

Breeder: ANSEME 142 Developed the variety
Applicant: ANSEME 23 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: PT - ANSEME - ASSOCIACAO NACIONAL DOS PRODUTORES E COMERCIANTES DE SEMENTES Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

PT Portugal Active

№ 91183
QZ European Union Active

№ 285023

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
PT Portugal	91183	—	—	—	Active
QZ European Union	285023	—	—	—	Active

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