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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by Robert J. Gehin.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is of a determinant upright type, reaching a height of 40–45 cm. Pods are straight, smooth, dark green in color, 13–15 cm long. In the technical maturity phase, coarse fibers and a parchment layer are absent; seeds develop slowly.

The variety is distinguished by concentrated ripening, which is suitable for manual and mechanized harvesting. It possesses high resistance to Bean common mosaic virus, Beet curly top virus, Common bacterial blight, and rust, as well as moderate resistance to Angular leaf spot.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder
Robert J. Gehin. 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
HM.Clause Inc. 933 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
HM.Clause Inc. 933 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
HM Clause SAS (FR) 1 095 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 Terminated

    № 284057

    Registration
    30 October 2014
    Terminated
    30 June 2024
  • FR France Terminated

    № 4049817

    Application
    11 January 2012
    Registration
    1 January 2013
    Terminated
    31 December 2021

Plant breeders' rights

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

Mexico № 1337
Active
  1. Application filed 31 August 2011
  2. Registered 9 December 2013
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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