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Information on practices and procedures covered under the Plant Varieties Act 1997, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations 1998 and the Seeds Regulations 2001.
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
What you need to do if you keep, grow, find or sell certain invasive plant species and your responsibilities to prevent their spread.
Who does DUS (distinctiveness, uniformity and stability) testing in the UK, what they test for and how to contact them.
How commercial plant growers can grow FPCS-certified stock, and find out the benefits of using it in commercial plantations.
Guidance on the Genetic Modification Inspectorate (GMI) seed audit programme for companies in England that import, produce or market seed.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
How to use a quasi-experimental study to evaluate your digital health product.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
A list of countries and species the UK will accept as meeting equivalence for variety maintenance.
This page provides details about DSIT's portfolio of AI assurance techniques and how to use it.
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