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Mayan Gold

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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

also searched as: маян голд

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a product of adapting the Peruvian species Solanum phureja to European long-day conditions. The plant is erect, 40–60 cm tall. The vegetation period is from 50 to 90 days.

Tubers have an elongated, drop-like shape, yellow skin, and golden-yellow flesh. Yield is estimated as medium or below medium. The variety is not intended for long-term storage.

Possesses a floury texture and nutty flavor. Recommended for frying, baking, and the preparation of chips and french fries.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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.

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

Parties

Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
The James Hutton Institute 63 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
The James Hutton Institute 63 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
JAMES HUTTON LTD 155 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IE Ireland Active

    № 652

    Registration
    8 December 2020
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 247731

    Registration
    8 December 2020
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 4/647

    Application
    11 December 1998
    Registration
    19 September 2001

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20021812
Active
  1. Application filed 3 December 2002
  2. Registered 22 September 2003
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

More 1 record protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

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