China: MARA Publishes Information to Improve Public Awareness of Essentially Derived Varieties

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China: MARA Publishes Information to Improve Public Awareness of Essentially Derived Varieties

On April 10, 2023, the Development Center of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) published information designed to improve public understanding of the Essentially Derived Variety (EDV) system. The information is designed as “question” and “answer” materials on the MARA website. Seed industry members report the EDV system will significantly improve the protection of breeders' rights and encourage initial variety breeding.

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