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Gefion

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Triticum aestivum L. Bread wheat · Agricultural · bred by KWS UK LTD

also searched as: гефион

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is characterized by a medium to medium-late heading date. The ear is white, of medium length and density, with the presence of awn-like appendages in the upper part.

The wheat belongs to a group of soft varieties suitable for use in the confectionery industry, particularly for biscuit production. The variety shows high yield, exceeding a number of control values in field trials.

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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.

QM

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 UK LTD 772 Developed the variety
Applicant
KWS UK LTD 772 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
KWS UK Ltd. 772 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 228799

    Registration
    23 August 1999
    Terminated
    12 April 2006
  • DK Denmark Terminated

    № 17405

    Application
    10 September 1996
    Registration
    23 August 1999
    Terminated
    12 April 2006
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 1/3052

    Application
    31 August 2019
    Registration
    17 January 2022

Plant breeders' rights

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

Denmark № 17405
Terminated
  1. Application filed 6 August 1999
  2. Registered 12 October 1999
  3. Entry closed 31 December 2006

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