Optica

Protection expired

Vicia faba L. Broad bean · Agricultural · bred by Nickerson Zwaan

also searched as: оптика

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Optica variety is a large-seeded form of faba bean. Plants of this variety have white flowers, and their seeds are characterized by a reduced tannin content.

Plant height varies from 60 to 90 cm. The variety exhibits resistance to frost and was previously widely used in scientific research dedicated to plant physiology and yield issues.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: NICKERSON-ZWAAN BV 430 Developed the variety
Applicant: WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LTD 102 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Hazera Seeds B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LTD 102 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

№ 21/16877

Application

27 December 2018

Terminated

29 June 2024

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
GB United Kingdom	21/16877	27 December 2018	—	29 June 2024	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 21/102

Protection expired

Application filed —
Registered —
Entry closed 31 January 2007

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Breeder

Nickerson Zwaan

breeder code OPTICA

All 430 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 3
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1980

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