EU Regulations on Plant Varieties

EU regulations on plant varieties aim to ensure that new plant breeds are distinct, stable, and uniform before they can be officially registered and marketed. This system protects breeders' rights, encourages innovation, and promotes agricultural diversity. It involves rigorous testing and evaluation to assess traits like yield and disease resistance. Once a variety is approved, it is granted a Plant Variety Right, allowing the breeder exclusive rights to produce and sell the plant. These regulations support sustainable farming, benefit consumers by ensuring quality, and help maintain biodiversity within the European agriculture sector.