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Alfalfa hybrids having at least 75% hybridity

US6774280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2001
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01H6/544
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a hybrid alfalfa seed deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-2759. Also disclosed is a hybrid alfalfa plant or part thereof derived from the seed deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-2759. A method of obtaining commercially acceptable production of alfalfa seed having at least 75% hybridity by planting male sterile and male fertile seed at a ratio of about 4:1 is also disclosed.

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