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- Federal Nature Conservation Act (German only)
- Law of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (German only)
- Seed Trade Act (German only)
- Seed and Variety Protection Legislation (German only)
- Commission Directive 2008/62/EC for the Acceptance of Agricultural Landraces and Varieties
- Commission Directive for the marketing of fodder plant seed mixtures
- Commission Directive for the acceptance of vegetable landraces
- Council Directive on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material for fruit production
- International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
National and International Framework
Policy and legal framework regarding international agreements as well as European and national legislation and regulations govern the management and utilisation of plant genetic resources. Different actors and bodies need to be included in implementing and carrying out of measures in this area.
- Cover of the National Programme of Plant Genetic Resources, © BLE
The conservation and use of plant genetic resources does not constitute an independent policy or legislative area. It is primarily influenced by trade, agricultural and environmental protection and nature conservation policies. In addition, special seed legislation governs the exchange and trade of seed for the most important crops.