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Modification submission requirements French bean (dwarf and climbing beans)
In 2026 Naktuinbouw will start with the implementation of the UPOV Model 2 for DUS testing of bean applications.
It combines molecular thresholds (based on genetic marker distances) with phenotypic observations (based on morphological characteristics).
Model 2 does not replace morphological assessment; rather, it uses molecular data to optimize the DUS process and possibly to shorten it.
Under this model, the initial selection of similar varieties will be based on DNA analysis, followed by a 1st year with field morphological observations to ensure no varieties have been missed. If needed a 2nd year of examination will follow.
Uniformity will be assessed in the field.
Fees
These fees have been approved by the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality for the year 2023.
Below are the fees for 2022 and 2023, for application for plant breeders' rights and/or listing of species in the vegetable-, agricultural-, ornamental- and arboricultural sectors.
Status of my application
You can check the status of your applications via my Naktuinbouw.