THE EXAMINATION OF DISTINCTNESS, UNIFOEMITY AND STABILITY OF RYE VARIETIES IN POLAND

摘要

Every rye variety must pass the examination of Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (BUS testing) before entry into the Register of Cultivars (National List) and/or granting of Plant Breeder's Rights (PER). In addition the rye variety is included into the Register of Cultivars on condition of satisfactory economic value (value for cultivation and use or VCU). Entry of the variety into the Register of Cultivars is rye variety seed marketing requirement. In Poland the administration of the statutoryvariety examination (DUS and VCU tests) and the maintenance of the Register of Cultivars and the Register of Plant Breeder's Rights are provided by the Research Centre for Cultivar Testing (COBORU) located at Slupia Wielka. The organization and procedureof the examination of DUS of rye varieties for Polish requirements are outlined.