This page highlights crop varieties available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed, developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Seed companies and partners can explore available crops, review high-level variety information, and follow the licensing process for evaluation and commercialization. Current offerings include peanuts, barley, oats, wheat, and additional crop varieties. Learn more about the Variety Release Procedures for Texas A&M AgriLife varieties.
Varieties are grouped below by crop type. Select a crop section to view seed available for licensing.
Interested in Licensing?
Contact Dr. Richard Vierling
Director of AgriLife Foundation Seed
📧 richard.vierling@ag.tamu.edu
Licensing inquiries will be routed based on crop and availability.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts statewide variety testing to provide unbiased performance data for small grains and peanuts grown across Texas. These research-based trials help growers, seed companies, and industry partners compare varieties and make informed, data-driven decisions.
Peanut Varieties Available for Licensing
Peanut varieties developed through Texas A&M AgriLife Research with traits including drought tolerance, high oleic chemistry, and strong performance in regional trials.
TXL100212-03-03 Drought-Tolerant Runner Peanut is a peanut variety developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed. It is a high-yielding, drought-tolerant runner peanut line with a high oleic ratio, excellent grade, and strong performance under both full and limited irrigation.
Murray Peanut – Medium Seeded Runner is a high-oleic runner peanut with strong yield stability, superior grade, excellent seed size and shell-out quality across environments developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed.
TAMVal OL14 High Oleic Valencia Peanut is a high-yield Valencia peanut with Sclerotinia blight resistance and improved oil stability for extended shelf life developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed. Proven in multi-year Texas trials.
Barley Varieties Available for Licensing
Barley varieties developed through Texas A&M AgriLife Research with traits including yield stability, disease resistance, and strong performance across diverse Texas growing conditions.
TAMBAR 108 Organic Barley is a high-performing organic barley for grain and forage developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed. Improved plant height and straw strength, adaptable with a higher grain and forage yield.
Oat Varieties Available for Licensing
Oat varieties developed through Texas A&M AgriLife Research with traits including improved forage and grain quality, adaptability to regional environments, and reliable performance in multi location trials.
TX18OCS9125 Forage Oat is an early maturing with high quality nutrition, especially when grazed in early vegetative stages developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed. It is dual purpose, can be planted in both summer and fall.
Hardy and Tropical Hibiscuses Varieties Available for Licensing
Hardy and tropical hibiscus varieties developed through Texas A&M AgriLife Research featuring unique color, bold form, and proven performance for ornamental and landscape use.
Exclusive Licensing Opportunity
Hardy and tropical hibiscus cultivars feature unique color, bold form, and proven landscape performance. Bred by a world-renowned breeder at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, these varieties are available for licensing through AgriLife Foundation Seed.
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For Breeders
Variety Release Procedure
Variety Release Checklist (Under Construction)
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Plant Variety Protection
Purchase Policy (Under Construction)
