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Mn 117

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Poa annua L. Annual bluegrass · Agricultural · bred by White, Donald B., 1970 Folwell Avn., St. Paul, Minn. 55108

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is characterized by a medium-textured structure at mowing heights from 1/8 to 1/4 inch and possesses a dark green color. The stand forms a uniformly dense surface with high seedling vigor and the ability for rapid turf repair.

The plant possesses tolerance to drought, temperature fluctuations, and common diseases. Breeding of the variety was aimed at obtaining grass with controlled flowering mechanisms, suitable for use on sports facilities with intensive traffic.

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Also known as

breeder code MN117

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • Mn 117 primary AU, NO, QZ
  • MN117 US

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

Parties

Applicant
Regents of the University of Minnesota 93 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Regents of the University of Minnesota 93 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Reg. of the Univ. of Minn., Minnesota 55455 3 Responsible for variety maintenance

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 № 9600393
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 16 September 1996
  2. Registered 31 January 2000
  3. Entry closed 31 January 2020

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