CIOPORA, the international association representing breeders of asexually reproduced horticultural plants, has submitted a detailed set of recommendations to the Government of India. These recommendations aim to support the ongoing development and refinement of the country’s legal framework for plant variety protection. The Plant Variety Protection and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001 (PPVFRA) of India currently regulates and protects the work and interests of plant breeders. As the

The UPOV Council in its last meeting on 25 October has approved the compliance of the PBR law of Laos PDR and the United Arab Emirates...

CIOPORA examines the decision of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador in Case 4-20-EI, which involved a dispute between PLANTEC, a plant...

From April 5 to 9, 2025, the global horticultural sector will gather once again to explore innovation and strategies for protecting plant...

When it comes to rose breeding, Dean Rule is a name that consistently stands out. With vast experience in the field, Dean’s insights and...