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NP 1940

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Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by Syngenta Crop Protection AG

also searched as: нп 1940

Variety description

10 August 2026

The designation NP 1940 is used in breeding documentation as an internal code for a maize parental line. In official state trial materials, this code is mentioned exclusively as part of parental pairs of breeding achievements.

As an independent commercial hybrid, NP 1940 is not presented, however, a description of characteristics is found for the hybrid form NP 1940 X NP 1927. This plant belongs to the early-maturing group with a vegetation period of 70 to 85 days. The stem height is 150–200 cm, the ears reach a length of 15–18 cm and a mass of 150–200 g, the grain is yellow, dent-shaped.

The hybrid is intended for food use, including boiling, canning, and freezing. The grain is characterized by a sweet taste.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Also known as

breeder code NP1940

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  • NP 1940 primary RU
  • NP1940 GB, QZ, UA

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

Parties

Breeder
Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Developed the variety
Applicant
SYNGENTA FRANCE SAS 1 176 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG 10 404 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 09004069

    Application
    22 January 2009
    Registration
    13 April 2009
    Terminated
    12 September 2025
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 54454

    Application
    31 August 2010
    Registration
    27 October 2010

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20061356
Terminated
  1. Application filed 26 June 2006
  2. Registered 19 March 2007
  3. Entry closed 30 January 2024

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