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Gazette of the Board for plant varieties February 2026
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A guide to Plant Breeders' Rights and Registration Procedures
Would you like to learn more about the world of Plant Breeders' Rights and variety testing? Then sign up now for the training on 31 March 2026
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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.
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Gazette of the Board for plant varieties December 2025
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Happy holidays!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2026!
The Board for Plant Varieties wishes you a warm and joyful Christmas. We would like to thank you for the collaboration and look forward to a sparkling 2026!
