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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by ROBERT JOHN CHERRY

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is classified as mid-season and is intended for the production of chips. The tubers are distinguished by their marketable appearance, uniformity, and good performance during frying. The variety is characterized by low susceptibility to mechanical damage during harvesting.

The plant possesses high resistance to late blight of foliage and the potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis. In agronomic terms, the variety did not have any pronounced weak characteristics.

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

Parties

Breeder
ROBERT JOHN CHERRY 3 Developed the variety
Applicant
ROBERT JOHN CHERRY 3 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
John Robert Cherry 1 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
ROBERT JOHN CHERRY 3 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

    № 4/512

    Application
    9 November 1992
    Registration
    21 August 1995

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 4/512
Terminated
  1. Application filed 9 November 1992
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 May 2002

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