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Big Kahuna

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Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Sorghum · Agricultural · bred by MMR RESEARCH

also searched as: биг кахуна

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the BMR (brown midrib) category, which reduces the lignin content in tissues by 40–60% and increases feed digestibility. The plant is photoperiod-sensitive and possesses significant height, providing high productivity of both fresh and dry biomass.

Intended for the production of silage, hay, and grazing, and is also used as a cover crop and feedstock for bioenergy. Exhibits tolerance to drought conditions and saline soils. In agricultural catalogs, it is often considered within the group of sorghum-sudangrass hybrids.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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

Parties

Breeder
MMR RESEARCH 29 Developed the variety
Applicant
MMR RESEARCH 29 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Richardson Seeds Ltd. 149 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IT Italy Active

    № 010401_A 010401

    Application
    11 January 2005
    Registration
    21 May 2008

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