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Merlin

Terminated

Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

also searched as: мерлин

Variety description

10 August 2026

The soybean variety Merlin belongs to the very early maturity group 000/2. The plant has medium height and moderate lodging resistance. The seeds are characterized by a dark hilum. The variety is distinguished by reliable ripening and stable yield, which is estimated to be slightly below average.

The corn hybrid Merlin F1 is an ultra-early type of supersweet corn (sh2) for the fresh market. The growing period of the hybrid is 67–69 days. Morphological characteristics include ears 21–22 cm long with 16–18 rows of kernels.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SUDWESTDEUTSCHE SAATZUCHT 75 Developed the variety
Applicant
TWYFORD SEEDS LTD 194 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth 77 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth (+) 77 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • PT Portugal Withdrawn

    № 11062

  • DE Germany Terminated

    № M 03543

    Application
    5 February 1988
    Registration
    5 March 1991
    Terminated
    19 December 2001
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 51/499

    Application
    11 January 1991
    Terminated
    30 April 1995

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № M 03543
Terminated
  1. Application filed 10 February 1989
  2. Registered 5 March 1991
  3. Entry closed 22 December 1998

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