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KWS Giraffe

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

also searched as: квс гираффе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is short-statured, with a plant height of approximately 80 cm. The rigid stem provides high lodging resistance. In terms of maturity, it belongs to early-maturing varieties.

The grain is characterized by a high protein content of up to 13.3% and a test weight of about 79.8 kg/hl, which allows it to be classified as a quality class 2 variety for food use. The variety is suitable for spring and late autumn sowing.

The resistance profile to major pathogens includes ratings of 6 for yellow rust, 5 for brown rust, and 6 for septoria according to the adopted scale. Genetically, the variety originates from the crossing of KWS Recoleta and KWS Kilburn.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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 / KWS UK LTD 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 Active

    № 1/2787

    Application
    23 September 2016
    Registration
    30 November 2018
  • LT Lithuania Withdrawn

    № SA-1665

    Application
    7 March 2019
    Terminated
    20 February 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20191263
Terminated
  1. Application filed 14 June 2019
  2. Registered 2 December 2019
  3. Entry closed 7 August 2024

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