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Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) Maize · Agricultural · bred by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (US)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to mid-maturing varieties with an FAO maturity rating in the range of 270–300. The plant is distinguished by a large stalk and high plant height. During cultivation, the variety demonstrates acceptable resistance to lodging.

The variety possesses the ability for prolonged retention of green leaf color, known as the "Stay Green" effect. The hybrid's biomass shows good digestibility indicators when used as silage. The variety exhibits tolerance to stress conditions and is suitable for cultivation in regions with temperate climates, including the use of film covers.

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Countries of admission

4 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

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (US) Developed the variety
Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Sales Division GmbH Oddział w Polsce Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (US) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (US) 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

№ 293041
FR France Terminated

№ 0069537

Application

14 February 1995

Registration

1 January 1998

Terminated

31 December 2006
FR France Terminated

№ 0072220

Application

14 February 1997

Registration

1 January 1998

Terminated

31 December 2006
PL Poland Protection expired

№ R R2840

Application

24 December 1997

Registration

29 February 2000

Terminated

1 November 2010
CZ Czechia Protection expired

№ 4610

Application

2 February 1998

Registration

23 March 2001

Terminated

23 March 2011

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	293041	—	—	—	Active
FR France	0069537	14 February 1995	1 January 1998	31 December 2006	Terminated
FR France	0072220	14 February 1997	1 January 1998	31 December 2006	Terminated
PL Poland	R R2840	24 December 1997	29 February 2000	1 November 2010	Protection expired
CZ Czechia	4610	2 February 1998	23 March 2001	23 March 2011	Protection expired

Plant breeders' rights

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

Czechia № 1217

Terminated

Application filed 2 February 2001
Registered 14 December 2001
Entry closed 24 September 2004

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