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HI-LITE RUSSET

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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by John E. Cochran

also searched as: хи лите руссет

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mentioned in a number of scientific papers on potato production. In particular, in studies assessing disease resistance, the variety showed lower results compared to the Russet Burbank variety.

The variety is included in the statistical reports of the United States Department of Agriculture as one of the varieties accounted for in production.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 HILITE RUSSET

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.

  • HI-LITE RUSSET primary IE
  • Hilite Russet AU, CA, FR, GB, NL, NZ

The primary name shown is the one under which the variety is registered in the largest number of jurisdictions. Search finds the variety by any of its names.

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

Parties

Breeder
JOHN E. COCHRAN 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
S.L. Loosli / C.L. Loosli / J.E. Cochran Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
S.L. Loosli / C.L. Loosli / J.E. Cochran Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
JOHN COCHRANE 1 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  • GB United Kingdom Withdrawn

    № 4/427

    Application
    12 November 1990
    Terminated
    15 July 1994

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 4/427
Terminated
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 January 1997

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