Plant passport/phytosanitary certificate required for submitting tomato and pepper samples
The Board for Plant Varieties would like to inform you about the adjustment of the submission requirements for tomato and pepper seeds.
plant passport/phytosanitary certificate required for submitting tomato and pepper samples
ToBRFV has RNQP status from 1 January
As of January 1, 2025, ToBRFV has the status of RNQP (Regulated Non-Quarantine Pest). This will affect the submission of tomato and pepper seed samples.
You can find all the information in the news item from Naktuinbouw
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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.
