Plant Variety Protection

Plant Variety Protection (PVP) is a legal framework that gives breeders exclusive rights over new plant varieties they develop. It allows them to control the reproduction, distribution, and sale of their unique plants for a specific period, usually 20 to 25 years. This protection encourages innovation in agriculture by ensuring that breeders can profit from their work without the risk of unauthorized use by others. Essentially, PVP balances the interests of inventors in protecting their creations with the public's need for new, diverse plant varieties.