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Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) Sweet corn · Agricultural

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the category of mid-season varieties, maturing 3–4 days later than the variety «Jubilee». The plant has dark green foliage, and the stem height and ear placement are typical for «Jubilee».

The ears have a conical-cylindrical shape with a pointed tip and a thin cob. The medium-sized light yellow kernels are arranged in 16 straight rows.

The variety has resistance to Maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV), maize rust (Puccinia sorghi), and bacterial wilt (Erwinia stewartii).

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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.

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

Parties

Applicant: Royal Sluis B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Royal Sluis B.V. 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

№ 289472
HU Hungary Protection expired

№ 197195

Application

26 March 2001

Registration

30 November 2003

Terminated

31 December 2013
NL Netherlands Active

№ MAS1392/18637

Application

13 February 2008

Registration

28 October 2009

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	289472	—	—	—	Active
HU Hungary	197195	26 March 2001	30 November 2003	31 December 2013	Protection expired
NL Netherlands	MAS1392/18637	13 February 2008	28 October 2009	—	Active

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