New Plant Varieties registration

New Plant Varieties registration is a legal process that protects innovative plant breeds developed by growers or researchers. It allows them to register their new variety, ensuring exclusive rights to produce and sell it for a specific period, typically 20 years. This protection encourages investment in plant development by preventing unauthorized use. The process involves demonstrating that the new variety is distinct, uniform, and stable. Once registered, the owners can license or sell the variety, helping boost agricultural diversity and innovation while rewarding the efforts of creators in agriculture.