Short survey on the use of UPOV PRISMA
We are reaching out to kindly request your support in providing feedback on the use of UPOV PRISMA, the electronic application system developed by UPOV.
Short survey use UPOV PRISMA
UPOV has prepared a short survey to better understand the reasons why some applicants choose not to use UPOV PRISMA, as well as to gather feedback from those who have used the system. This information will help UPOV identify areas for improvement and guide future developments.
We kindly invite you to complete the survey via the link below.
The results of this survey will be presented at the sixth meeting of the UPOV EAM/6, which will be held at UPOV in October 2025.
We appreciate your time and input in helping to improve UPOV PRISMA.
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Gazette of the Board for plant varieties January 2026
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Modification submission requirements French bean (dwarf and climbing beans)
In 2026 Naktuinbouw will start with the implementation of the UPOV Model 2 for DUS testing of bean applications.
It combines molecular thresholds (based on genetic marker distances) with phenotypic observations (based on morphological characteristics).
Model 2 does not replace morphological assessment; rather, it uses molecular data to optimize the DUS process and possibly to shorten it.
Under this model, the initial selection of similar varieties will be based on DNA analysis, followed by a 1st year with field morphological observations to ensure no varieties have been missed. If needed a 2nd year of examination will follow.
Uniformity will be assessed in the field.