A growing zone is seeded with a particular crop variety.

Long term expected performance of the crop variety may be estimated using the parameter estimates.

Average performance of the crop variety for a given time period may be predicted using the parameter estimates.

The Plant Varieties Act 1997 gives effect to the 1991 Convention in the UK.

clearance of native vegetation is regulated under the Native Vegetation Act 1991

each species and each variety of grass is annually sowing almost

You've invented the next great drink and want to protect your rights to it.

(a) a description, or description and photograph, of a plant of that variety; and

What are the requirements for protecting a new plant variety?

(a) a description, or a description and photograph, of a plant of that

In the absence of the identification of a specific plant variety in a product claim, the subject-matter of the claimed invention is not directed to a plant variety or varieties within the meaning of Article 53(b) EPC.

(d) a description, or a description and photograph, of a plant of the

(c) the species, plant variety or animal race or the commercial type;

Can I protect an existing plant or variety that I discover?

This confirms that a plant variety results from the lowest sub-division of the species.