What are regulations on storage of plant variety samples in Vietnam?
Hello Lawnet. I have a question related to the Law on Crop Production in 2018. What are regulations on storage of plant variety samples in Vietnam? Thank you!
Pursuant to Article 20 of the Law on Crop Production in 2018 (takes effect from 01/01/2020) stipulating regulations on storage of plant variety samples in Vietnam as follows:
1. The sample of a plant variety used for applying for the circulation of that plant variety must be kept during the period of testing and circulation of that plant variety (hereinafter referred to as retention sample) managed by a body specialized in management of crop production.
2. Retention of the plant variety sample shall be carried out in one of the following forms:
a) Storage of the crop propagating materials;
b) Storage of crop genome sequencing data;
c) Storage of both crop propagating materials and crop genome sequencing data.
3. A retention sample shall be used:
a) as the plant variety for testing purposes, the control plant variety, the similar plant variety and the typical plant variety serving tests;
b) for testing and evaluation of a plant variety;
c) Inspection, examination and handling of disputes related to plant varieties.
4. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall set out specific regulations on this Article.
Above are regulations on storage of plant variety samples in Vietnam.
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