The Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR)

Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) are legal rights that protect new plant varieties developed by breeders. These rights allow breeders to control the use of their new plants, meaning others cannot reproduce, sell, or use those plants without permission. This encourages innovation and investment in developing new and improved plant varieties by giving breeders a period of exclusivity, typically 20 to 25 years. PBR contributes to biodiversity, agricultural productivity, and food security, ensuring that breeders are rewarded for their efforts while enabling farmers to access better crops.