Certificates of protection are issued by the Plant Variety Protection Office for:
NEW
DISTINCT
UNIFORM
STABLE
...varieties of sexually reproduced or tuber propagated plants.
New
Variety has not been sold or otherwise disposed of for purposes of exploitation for more than one year in the United States, or more than four years in any foreign jurisdiction (six years for trees and
vines).
Distinct
Variety clearly distinguishable from any other publicly known variety. Distinctness may be based on
morphological, physiological, or other characteristics, including commercially valuable characteristics.
Uniform
Any variations within the variety are describable, predictable, and commercially acceptable.
Stable
Variety, when reproduced, will remain unchanged with regard to its essential and distinctive characteristics within a reasonable degree of commercial reliability.
Additional Requirements
VARIETY DENOMINATION
PAYMENT OF FEES