New plant varieties authorized for sale in the Spanish market
23 Mar 2026Effective: 18 Mar 2026100 views
Who is affected:
Farmers, nursery growers, seed companies and plant variety breeders
Summary
New plant varieties are added to the official register that allows their commercialization in Spain. This expands the options available to farmers and companies in the sector.
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Orden APA/240/2026 updates the Register of Commercial Varieties by including new varieties of different plant species, legally enabling their production, certification and commercialization in the Spanish market. This register is the official mechanism that ensures varieties meet the requirements of distinctness, unifo…
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