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KWS Bittern

Terminated

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

also searched as: квс биттерн

Variety description

10 August 2026

The ear of the variety is white, medium in length, with a parallel profile and lax to medium density. Awns are present in the upper half of the ear and are medium to long in length. The flag leaf is characterized by a high frequency of curvature; glaucosity on the ear and leaf sheath is absent or very weak.

The variety belongs to the mid-season or mid-late maturity group in terms of heading time. In scientific literature, KWS Bittern is often cited as a model organism for studying the response of spring wheat to abiotic stresses, including drought, temperature fluctuations, and ozone exposure.

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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
Rights holder
KWS UK Limited 772 Holds the rights to the variety
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.

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 1/2026

    Application
    24 September 2008
    Terminated
    31 May 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20110884
Terminated
  1. Application filed 5 April 2011
  2. Registered 14 November 2011
  3. Entry closed 13 November 2018

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