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Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. Tick Bean · Agricultural · bred by Selgen a.s., CZ

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the white-flowered type with reduced tannin content. The plants have a shortened stem and demonstrate high resistance to lodging and stem breakage, as well as to infection with bean rust and chocolate spot.

The thousand kernel weight is 530–550 g. The variety is distinguished by high protein content and high feed value. It is intended for grain production for compound feed and can also be used as a cover crop when sowing perennial grasses and caraway.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
SELGEN, a.s. (CZ) 493 Developed the variety
Applicant
SELGEN, a.s. (CZ) 493 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SELGEN, a.s. (CZ) 493 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SELGEN, a.s. (CZ) 493 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 Active

    № 209810

  • CZ Czechia Active

    № 4272

    Application
    12 December 1997
    Registration
    25 April 2001
  • FR France Withdrawn

    № 1011744

    Application
    16 December 2002
    Terminated
    25 November 2003

Plant breeders' rights

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

Czechia № 1145
Active
  1. Application filed 8 February 2000
  2. Registered 22 March 2002
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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