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Kerr's Pink

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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

also searched as: керр с пинк

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-late, with a ripening period of 120–140 days. Plants are characterized by tall stems. Tubers have a round or oval, slightly irregular shape with deep eyes. The skin is of a pink or light-red shade, and the flesh is cream-white in color.

The variety has a high dry matter and starch content; it boils down easily. It has moderate tuber resistance to late blight, and medium resistance to blackleg and powdery scab. It is characterized by low resistance to common scab and potato cyst nematode, as well as good keeping quality during storage.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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.

Also known as

breeder code Kerrs Pink

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.

  • Kerr's Pink primary ES, GB, IE, QZ
  • Kerrs pink NO, QZ

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
Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo 168 Developed the variety
Applicant
Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo 168 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
J.HENRY 1 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SASA / DEPT FOR AGRIC AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 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 Active

    № 4/166

    Registration
    1 July 1973
  • IE Ireland Active

    № 180

    Registration
    11 February 1972
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 247422

  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 247423

    Terminated
    5 November 2002
  • NO Norway Active

    № A006

    Application
    1 January 1953
    Registration
    1 January 1953
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19090023

    Application
    21 September 1974
    Registration
    21 September 1974
    Terminated
    5 December 2000

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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