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Solanum tuberosum L. Potato · Agricultural · bred by P. Watts, NIHPBS

also searched as: сунсет

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained as a result of crossing lines L3097/144 and Desiree. It belongs to mid-season varieties (maincrop).

It is characterized as a floury potato type. The flesh becomes soft and crumbly when boiled, which makes the variety suitable for mashed potatoes, baking, frying, and for use as chips.

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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

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
P. Watts, NIHPBS 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Agrolon (GB) 5 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI Belfast) 33 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
DEPT FOR AGRIC AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30 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

    № 4/674

    Application
    15 November 2000
    Registration
    6 October 2003
  • SI Slovenia Active

    № SOT184

    Application
    24 March 2003
    Terminated
    11 January 2006

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20010742
Active
  1. Application filed 26 April 2001
  2. Registered 9 February 2004
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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