Plant Breeders' Rights are legal protections granted to the developer of a new, distinct, uniform, and stable plant variety. This certification gives the breeder exclusive control over the propagating material, such as seeds or cuttings, allowing them to collect royalties and restrict unauthorized commercial propagation. It encourages agricultural innovation by ensuring breeders can profit from their research investments.
Heard on the job
You can't legally propagate those new apple rootstocks because they're still under PBR protection.
Insider tip
Propagating a PBR-protected plant for personal use is sometimes allowed depending on jurisdiction, but selling cuttings or seeds is strictly prohibited without a license.
Also heard as
- Plant Breeders' Rights
- plant variety rights