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Blizzard

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Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by SYNGENTA SEEDS| Syngenta Seeds GmbH

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid Blizzard is classified as a three-way cross maize hybrid, possessing an intermediate grain shape that belongs to the flint-dent type.

In the European maturity classification system, the hybrid has ratings of S250/K230. Its introduction in 1974–1975 made maize cultivation economically viable in regions north of the 50th parallel in Germany.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SYNGENTA SEEDS| Syngenta Seeds GmbH 55 Developed the variety
Applicant
SYNGENTA SEEDS| Syngenta Seeds GmbH 55 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SYNGENTA SEEDS| Syngenta Seeds GmbH 55 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SYNGENTA SEEDS| Syngenta Seeds GmbH 55 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 51/5

    Terminated
    3 July 1984
  • DE Germany Terminated

    № M 00319

    Application
    1 November 1971
    Registration
    20 March 1975
    Terminated
    27 December 1999
  • SK Slovak Republic Terminated

    № 1099

    Application
    15 October 1974
    Registration
    1 January 1977
    Terminated
    31 December 1985
  • DK Denmark Active

    № 11640

    Application
    15 November 1979
    Terminated
    14 March 1983

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № M 00319
Terminated
  1. Application filed 1 November 1971
  2. Registered 20 March 1975
  3. Entry closed 27 December 1999

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