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Crofter

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. Bread wheat · Agricultural · bred by NICKERSON (UK)

also searched as: крофтер

Variety description

10 August 2026

Crofter is the result of breeding work crossing the Riband and Moulin varieties. The variety is mentioned in scientific studies as winter wheat that underwent trials in Great Britain in the 1990s.

In the British nabim classification system, Crofter grain is classified in group 3. This produce is traditionally used for the production of biscuits, confectionery, and purposes other than bread-making.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
NICKERSON (UK) LTD 116 Developed the variety
Applicant
Limagrain UK Ltd. 1 865 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Limagrain UK Ltd. 1 865 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NICKERSON-ADVANTA LIMITED 70 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • DK Denmark Active

    № 15662

    Application
    3 September 1992
    Terminated
    28 January 1995
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 1/954

    Application
    3 September 1992
    Terminated
    30 April 1999

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 1/954
Terminated
  1. Application filed 3 September 1992
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 February 1999

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

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