Grand Champion

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Pyrus communis L. European pear · Fruit crops · bred by SHANNON W.F. (US)

also searched as: гранд чампион

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a medium-sized tree with a compact crown and low shoot-forming capacity. Branches depart at an angle of 40–50 degrees. The variety is self-incompatible and requires pollinators for crop formation, and shows resistance to scab.

Fruits weighing 180–300 g have an elongated pear shape and thin golden skin with uniform cinnamon russeting. The flesh is creamy, tender, juicy, with a pronounced aroma, sweet taste, and slight acidity. Harvesting takes place in September; the fruit storage period is about 100 days.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Also known as

breeder code GRAND CHAMPION

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Grand Champion primary ES, FR, QZ, SI, TR
GRAND_CHAMPION QZ

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

Parties

Breeder: SHANNON W.F. (US) 1 Developed the variety
Applicant: SHANNON W.F. (US) 1 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR) 690 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

SI Slovenia Protection expired

№ PYC011

Terminated

1 January 2005
TR Turkey Active

№ Grand Champion

Registration

3 May 1990
FR France Active

№ 0091345

Application

1 January 1961

Registration

1 January 1970
ES Spain Active

№ 11650019

Application

21 February 1996

Registration

20 October 2010

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
SI Slovenia	PYC011	—	—	1 January 2005	Protection expired
TR Turkey	Grand Champion	—	3 May 1990	—	Active
FR France	0091345	1 January 1961	1 January 1970	—	Active
ES Spain	11650019	21 February 1996	20 October 2010	—	Active

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Breeder

SHANNON W.F. (US)

breeder code GRAND CHAMPION

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Registry records

Total records: 10
Jurisdictions shown: 4
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1970

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