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Technical examinations which are initiated or are to be approved by the Community Plant Variety Office must be performed in accordance with the test guidelines which have been adopted by the Administrative Council. Technical examinations started prior to the decision are not affected unless otherwise announced. The plant species concerned as well as the date of the decision are accordingly published in the Official Gazette of the Office. The technical protocol can be consulted through the website of the Office, or upon request can be transmitted by the Office. Technical questionnaires

CPVO 'Plant Breeding Success Stories' continue with another example of a promising enterprise that breaks ground with the first gene-edited vines for wine making in Europe. EdiVite is an Italian spin-off that can be described as a pioneer in production of innovative prototypes for a sustainable viniculture. Today we talk to Mr. Mario Pezzotti who is a full professor in plant genetics at the University of Verona and scientific advisor for EdiVite. In the first part of the interview, we will focus on the creation of EdiVite as a spin-off, the team behind it and the idea of developing

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On November 20, 2024, policymakers, industry leaders, and legal experts convened at the IN Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia, to address an issue central to agricultural innovation: the protection of plant breeders’ rights (PBRs). The Conference on Raising Awareness and Strengthening Enforcement of Plant Breeders' Rights in the Western Balkan Region brought together prominent stakeholders, including Dirk Theobald, Senior Advisor at the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). His contributions underscored the critical role of international collaboration and technical expertise in advancing PBR