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INRA 508

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) Maize · Agricultural · bred by INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

also searched as: инра 508

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is a single-cross developed in France in the 1960s. Currently, it is not a commercial variety for mass production and is considered historical breeding material.

In scientific literature, the variety is often used as a model organism for plant physiology studies, including research on the root system, substance transport, and response to hypoxia. It also serves as a standard reference when assessing maize susceptibility to viruses, particularly the maize streak virus, to which it shows susceptibility.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR) 1 883 Developed the variety
Applicant
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR) 1 883 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Agri Obtentions SA (FR) Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0090112

    Application
    25 April 1988
    Registration
    1 January 1969
    Terminated
    1 January 1987

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 72
Terminated
  1. Application filed 28 March 1972
  2. Registered 1 February 1977
  3. Entry closed 16 February 1988

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