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Vicia faba L. Broad bean · Agricultural · bred by SELGEN A.S

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mid-late maturity group and is characterized by rapid initial growth. The seeds are purple in color; the thousand kernel weight is 520–550 g.

The plant possesses increased lodging resistance, tolerance to spring frosts, and excellent resistance to viral and root diseases. Due to its morphological characteristics, the variety is suitable for direct combine harvesting of grain.

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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.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SELGEN A S 367 Developed the variety
Applicant
Selgen a.s., CZ 493 Submitted the application to the register
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.

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 33/162

    Application
    3 December 1993
    Terminated
    30 March 2000
  • SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

    № 197R097

    Application
    13 January 1997
    Registration
    21 March 2000
    Terminated
    31 December 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 33/162
Terminated
  1. Application filed 3 December 1993
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 January 2000

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