Commercialization and Licensing - Grasses
Ornamental Grasses
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Blue Heaven™ BluestemBlue Heaven™ Bluestem, 'MinnblueA', (US Plant Patent 17,310; Technology #z01074) is protected under the US Plant Patent Act and is licensed through the Technology Commercialization website. A current list of Blue Heaven™ licensees can be found here (.pdf). |
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Golden Sunset™Golden Sunset™, 'MNYG318153' , (Plant Patent Applied for No. 62/995,225) is protected under the US Plant Patent Act and is licensed through the Technology Commercialization website. |
Turfgrass
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Research into genetics and breeding methodologies by Turfgrass Science experts is focused on the development of environmentally sustainable and profitable low-input turfgrasses for cold climates. Licenses to grow and evaluate new U of M turf grass varieties are handled by the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) and the Technology Commercialization team. More information on how to obtain a license can be found here. |
Blue Heaven™ and Golden Sunset™ are trademarks of the University of Minnesota.