UPOV promotes plant breeding worldwide by protecting new plant varieties, contributing to sustainable development and global food security.
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The UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection system encourages the development of #NewPlantVarieties so that #Farmers can provide healthy, nutritious and tasty food for all of us.
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In Da Lat, Viet Nam, farmer-breeders like Kim Oanh are leading in sustainable floriculture.
See for yourself 👇: upov.int/about/en/benefits_u…
#UPOV #Vietnam #Agriculture
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Arismendi Almonte imagined table grapes in the Dominican Republic. His sons turned that ambition into action.
Inspired by vineyards abroad, they introduced protected grape varieties suited to Dominican growing conditions. See for yourself👇 #UPOV #DominicanRepublic #grapes
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The FIFA World Cup starts today with 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 stadiums. Every single pitch is natural grass, and every blade of it is the result of years of plant breeding.
On #WorldIPDay, UPOV spoke with two turfgrass experts at the forefront of that innovation. Their varieties have graced some of the world's most iconic sporting venues, protected by plant variety protection: the IP system that turns breeding investment into sporting excellence.
Read the conversations here: upov.int/en/plant-variety-pr…
Download the PVP and sports cards: upov.int/documents/d/upov/do…
#UPOV #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup2026
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Before a ball is kicked, a flag is raised, or a trophy is lifted, someone has been perfecting the grass for years.
We spoke to leading turfgrass breeders about what it actually takes to develop a variety fit for the world's biggest sporting stages, and why plant variety protection is the unsung engine behind it all.
Delve into the stories here: upov.int/en/about-upov/stori…
#UPOV #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup2026
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What does it take to produce the world's best rice?
For Ho Quang Cua, it took 30 years, more than 25 breeding cycles, and fields of saltwater that most farmers had already abandoned.
Read the full story: upov.int/en/w/stories/st25-t…
#UPOV #Vietnam #Agriculture #Innovation #PlantBreeding #Farming #IntellectualProperty
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147 protected blueberry varieties. Year-round harvests. A desert turned fertile.
Peru's agricultural development is a masterclass in what's possible when farmers, plant breeders, and policymakers work together.
Watch the video to explore how improved varieties and protection systems can work together to drive growth. #UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection #agriculture
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Ever wondered how plant examiners in different offices actually run new variety testing?
Our technical webinar library lets you watch them explain it themselves, from environmental effects on characteristics to disease resistances and molecular markers. Real practice, shared openly across #UPOV members.
Watch the recordings: upov.int/en/find-and-explore…
#Training #Agriculture #Innovation
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Filing a plant variety application in #Nigeria? Let us show you how.
Join our upcoming #UPOV PRISMA webinar for a step-by-step demonstration with Mr. Okelola Folarin, Registrar @pvp_nigeria at the National Agricultural Seeds Council @NASC_NG
You will learn how to prepare and submit your application through UPOV PRISMA, see practical examples, and get your questions answered live.
Register now: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Are you a plant variety protection professional? Now there's an international credential to match your expertise.
Private sector professionals working in plant variety protection can now earn internationally recognized credentials through a new certification program launched by #UPOV.
Learn how to apply: upov.int/en/w/news/2026/upov…
#PlantVarietyProtection #Training #Agriculture #Horticulture #Innovation
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New to the UPOV system? Start here.
Plant variety protection can feel complex — so we've made it simple. This one-pager breaks down the UPOV framework in clear, accessible language: the rights it grants, the conditions attached, and the impact of new plant varieties in agriculture.
One page. A general overview of what you need to know.
Link to download: upov.int/documents/d/upov/do…
#UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection #PVP #Agriculture #PlantBreeding
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Filing a plant variety application in #Nigeria? Let us show you how.
Join our upcoming #UPOV PRISMA webinar for a step-by-step demonstration with Mr. Okelola Folarin, Registrar @pvp_nigeria at the National Agricultural Seeds Council @NASC_NG
You will learn how to prepare and submit your application through UPOV PRISMA, see practical examples, and get your questions answered live.
Register now: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Ever wondered how plant examiners in different offices actually run new variety testing?
Our technical webinar library lets you watch them explain it themselves, from environmental effects on characteristics to disease resistances and molecular markers. Real practice, shared openly across #UPOV members.
Watch the recordings: upov.int/en/find-and-explore…
#Training #Agriculture #Innovation
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Please join us in welcoming Kaho Terayama to the UPOV team!
Kaho joins us as Associate Program Officer, bringing hands-on experience planning and coordinating the implementation of Japan's Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act, along with a strong understanding of the East Asian PVP landscape.
In her new role, she will focus on gathering and communicating cases and practices across the UPOV community, bringing fresh regional perspective and practical expertise to our work.
#UPOV #MeetTheTeam #Agriculture #Innovation #IntellectualProperty
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Filing a plant variety application in #Nigeria? Let us show you how.
Join our upcoming #UPOV PRISMA webinar for a step-by-step demonstration with Mr. Okelola Folarin, Registrar @pvp_nigeria at the National Agricultural Seeds Council @NASC_NG
You will learn how to prepare and submit your application through UPOV PRISMA, see practical examples, and get your questions answered live.
Register now: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Farming communities can face real pressures: salinity, disease, climatic stress on agriculture, volatile markets, and seeds that don't perform as promised. New plant varieties can help address all of it.
Learn how a Vietnamese plant breeder used new varieties to tackle these problems in his native here: upov.int/en/w/stories/st25-t…
#UPOV #Vietnam #Agriculture #Innovation #PlantBreeding #Farming #IntellectualProperty
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What does it take to produce the world's best rice?
For Ho Quang Cua, it took 30 years, more than 25 breeding cycles, and fields of saltwater that most farmers had already abandoned.
Read the full story: upov.int/en/w/stories/st25-t…
#UPOV #Vietnam #Agriculture #Innovation #PlantBreeding #Farming #IntellectualProperty
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Strengthening PVP expertise, one certified professional at a time.
Congratulations to Emerson Limberger (@Corteva) the first individual in the private sector to earn the #UPOV International Certificate on Plant Variety Protection.
Find out more and apply: upov.int/en/w/news/2026/upov…
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Filing a plant variety application in #Nigeria? Let us show you how.
Join our upcoming #UPOV PRISMA webinar for a step-by-step demonstration with Mr. Okelola Folarin, Registrar @pvp_nigeria at the National Agricultural Seeds Council @NASC_NG
You will learn how to prepare and submit your application through UPOV PRISMA, see practical examples, and get your questions answered live.
Register now: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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#UPOV is running a 7 minute survey to understand how the UPOV Plant Variety Database (PLUTO database) is used in practice — what works, what should be improved, and what's missing.
Whether you search daily or only occasionally, your experience is exactly what's needed to make the database more useful for everyone.
Deadline: 31 May 2026 👉 forms.office.com/e/AhXuzm5i1…
#Agriculture #Innovation #NewPlantVarieties
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