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Excalibur

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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS

also searched as: екскалибур

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mid-season group. Tubers have an oval shape, smooth light-cream skin, and cream flesh with small superficial eyes. Dry matter content is assessed as medium; the variety is suitable for various culinary processing methods.

The variety possesses high resistance to blackleg and the nematode Globodera rostochiensis (pathotype Ro1), partial resistance to the nematode G. pallida, as well as moderate resistance to common scab, silver scurf, and black spot. It shows susceptibility to late blight, powdery scab, dry rot, and viruses PVY, PLRV.

Resistance to mechanical damage and flesh bruising is assessed as moderate. Tuber dormancy period is medium. The variety is intended for the fresh produce market.

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

Parties

Breeder
Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd. 48 Developed the variety
Applicant
Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd. 48 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd. 48 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS LIMITED 48 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

    № 4/725

    Application
    15 November 2005
    Terminated
    31 December 2016

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 4/725
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  1. Application filed 15 November 2005
  2. Registered 1 October 2008
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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