Essentially Derived Varieties Protection

Essentially Derived Varieties (EDVs) Protection refers to a legal framework within Plant Variety Protection (PVP) that safeguards new plant varieties developed from existing ones. An EDV is a variety that is significantly based on a parent variety but shows distinct traits. This protection ensures that breeders who develop these new varieties must obtain permission from the original variety's breeder before commercializing their EDV. This system encourages innovation while respecting the rights of original breeders, promoting diversity in agriculture and horticulture, and ensuring fair compensation for the original creators of plant varieties.