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Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by NOVARTIS SEEDS

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The «778» line was obtained as a result of crossing lines W117 and B37Ht. Genetically, this material is classified as Stiff-stalk synthetic, which suggests the use of this line to improve stem strength and other agronomic qualities of future hybrid forms.

This object is not a commercial hybrid intended for mass cultivation. Information regarding specific morphological traits or yield indicators is internal breeding documentation, while public data on this line is limited to patent descriptions and scientific papers on molecular profiling.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Novartis Seeds, Inc. 1 120 Developed the variety
Applicant
Novartis Seeds, Inc. 1 120 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Novartis Seeds, Inc. 1 120 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
J.C.Robinson Seed Company 243 Responsible for variety maintenance

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 8700045
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 9 January 1987
  2. Registered 30 June 1987
  3. Entry closed 30 June 2005

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