The U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO)

The U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO) is a government agency that grants legal rights to breeders of new, distinct, uniform, and stable plant varieties, such as new types of fruits, vegetables, or flowers. This protection allows breeders to control the reproduction and sale of their new plant varieties for a certain period, encouraging innovation and investment in plant breeding. The PVPO also maintains records of these protected varieties and works to ensure that breeders’ rights are respected, promoting the development of improved and diverse plant products in agriculture and horticulture.