China: China's Planting Seeds Market Continues to Grow

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China is the second largest seed market in the world, annually planting 12.5 million tons of seed, with a market value at $17.2 billion. MOA reported that as of September 1, 2016, its Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Office had accepted 17,108 PVP applications and approved 7,824 applications. Increases in PVP applications indicate improving breeding capacity (more varieties) and improved awareness of plant variety protection.

China: China's Planting Seeds Market Continues to Grow

 

East Asia and the Pacific, China
Planting Seeds

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