PV1：What is the meaning of protection of plant varieties?

Protect the rights of new plant varieties, encourage the cultivation and use of new plant varieties, and promote the development of agriculture and forestry.

PV2：Can a farmer sell seed of a protected variety without the authorization of the breeder?

Farmers do not need to pay usage fees for propagating materials of authorized varieties for self-reproduction and self-use, but a farmer cannot sell seeds of a protected variety without the authorization of the breeder.

PV3：Can we commercialize the variety?

Plant varieties can be commercialized.

PV4：Can the same variety be protected by Plant Breeders’ Rights and at the same time be patented?

The production methods of plant varieties can be granted patent rights and can be attributed to breeders.