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KWS Checkmate

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

also searched as: квс чекмате

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has the breeding number KWS W488 and is characterized by an intermediate or semi-prostrate growth habit. Heading time is medium to late, and anthocyanin coloration of the coleoptile is weak to medium. Plants have a low frequency of recurved flag leaves.

The grain of the variety has a reddish color and a test weight of approximately 79.7 kg/hl. High yield performance is recorded both with and without the use of fungicides, which indicates the variety's resistance to diseases. The variety was obtained by traditional breeding methods and is not genetically modified.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 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.

  • GB United Kingdom Application submitted

    № 1/3448

    Application
    29 September 2023
  • DK Denmark Application submitted

    № 38696

    Application
    3 September 2024
  • NL Netherlands Application submitted

    № TRW962

    Application
    10 September 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 1/3448
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 29 September 2023
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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