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KWS Smaragd

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Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) Maize · Agricultural · bred by KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

also searched as: квс смарагд

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is a simple single-cross type. The plant is characterized by high uniformity and stem strength, resistance to lodging and stalk breakage. The cobs have 16–18 rows of kernels, which are characterized by high grain set.

The variety possesses high drought tolerance and the Stay-Green effect, ensuring prolonged retention of green leaf color. It belongs to the PLUS4GRAIN hybrid family, which emphasizes its focus on high grain productivity under intensive conditions. It can be used in bioethanol production.

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Countries of admission

3 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.

QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Breeder
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (DE) 932 Developed the variety
Applicant
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (DE) 932 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (DE) 932 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

    № 239101

  • HR Croatia Active

    № 1006829

    Application
    2 February 2017
    Registration
    28 March 2019
  • CZ Czechia Withdrawn

    № B5251

    Application
    30 January 2018
    Terminated
    4 June 2020

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