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Sapphire

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by WILBUR-ELLIS CO

also searched as: сапфире

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the "Great Northern" type (white bean). The plant is distinguished by vigorous development and is adapted for cultivation on light and sloping soils.

The maturity period of the variety is approximately 89 days. The crop possesses resistance to bean common mosaic virus, as well as to halo blight and common bacterial blight.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
WILBUR-ELLIS CO 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
WILBUR-ELLIS CO 10 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Novartis Seeds, Inc. 1 120 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
WILBUR-ELLIS CO 10 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

    № 12/252

    Terminated
    1 July 1987
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № 3171

    Application
    11 May 1982
    Terminated
    28 July 1996

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8400028
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 29 December 1983
  2. Registered 30 April 1986
  3. Entry closed 30 April 2004

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