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Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) Sweet corn · Agricultural · bred by Illinois foundation Seeds, USA

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is characterized by a tender grain texture, high sugar content, good ear tip fill, and quality husks. The variety belongs to the supersweet corn (supersweet sh2) type and is intended for the fresh market.

Takeoff plants possess complex high resistance to common rust (Puccinia sorghi), maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV), and certain other viral diseases, while exhibiting moderate susceptibility to northern corn leaf blight (NCLB).

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Illinois foundation Seeds, USA 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc 147 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
NL - ILLINOIS FOUNDATION SEEDS INC 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

    № 289612

    Registration
    28 January 2020
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MAS2197

    Application
    11 January 2018
    Registration
    28 January 2020
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-92494/2021-11

    Application
    14 October 2021
    Registration
    23 September 2022

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