PATENTABILITY OF LIFE
Monday, October 6, 2003
Implementation of the concept of essentially derived variety
In article 14.5(i) of the 1991 UPOV Convention Act 1 , the scope of the rights of a breeder of a protected plant variety were extended to include essentially derived varieties. Implementation of this concept is being discussed at the present by the professionals with respect to a number of plant species, notably maize and lettuce. In this connection Limagrain would like to express its convictions concerning the conditions of this implementation.
Protecting without confiscating (in french)
With regard to the patentability of life, Limagrain expresses a balanced view that reconciles economic concerns, a scientific approach and an ethical attitude to
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PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
Thursday, May 15, 2003
Partners from the agricultural world have expressed their viewpoint
The shareholders of Biogemma - A European company of research into plant biotechnology - share the same strong convictions on the challenges facing agriculture and the best way to move forward.
http://www.biogemma.fr/uk/html/engagement/engagement.php?image=uk/images/engagement/titre_engagement.gif
Yes to GMOs, but judged on each individual case (in french)
Daniel Chéron, the Assistant General Manager of Limagrain, and Chairman of the Biogemma Operating Committee has published his point of view on the lifting of the moratorium and the place of genetically modified plants in tomorrow's agriculture. You can read his statement in the May-June 2003 issue 41 of the magazine NATURE & PROGRES
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