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KWS Merlin

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Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Sorghum · Agricultural · bred by KWS, D

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid demonstrates intensive growth in the initial vegetation period. The main direction for use of the variety is the production of forage or energy biomass, including for the needs of the biogas industry.

The plant possesses high productivity of both green and dry matter. The variety is characterized by high plasticity, which allows it to be successfully cultivated in various soil conditions and with varying sowing dates.

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Countries of admission

5 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.

QM

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
KWS, D 195 Developed the variety
Applicant
KWS Seme YU 4 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA 6 759 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA 6 759 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

    № 014292_A 014292

    Application
    12 January 2011
    Registration
    31 July 2013
  • PT Portugal Active

    № 11086

    Application
    19 January 2011
  • RS Serbia Protection expired

    № 320-04-742/2012-11

    Application
    27 February 2012
    Registration
    5 March 2015
    Terminated
    23 June 2025
  • DE Germany Withdrawn

    № HI 00096

    Application
    9 January 2013
    Terminated
    24 February 2015
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 16018010

    Application
    21 December 2016
    Registration
    18 September 2023

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 16018010
Active
  1. Application filed 21 December 2016
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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