Certified Seed and Plant Breeders’ Exceptions

Certified seed refers to high-quality seeds that are produced and inspected to meet specific standards, ensuring their purity and performance. In the context of Plant Variety Protection (PVP), breeders' exceptions allow plant breeders to use and improve upon protected varieties without permission from the original breeder. This means they can develop new varieties based on existing ones, promoting innovation in agriculture. Essentially, it strikes a balance between protecting the rights of original breeders and fostering new advancements in plant breeding, benefiting both the industry and consumers.