Rubber Board Chairman N. Hari dedicates model DUS testing centre in Kerala
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Why in news
The Rubber Board dedicated the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Kerala as the country’s model centre for testing Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) of rubber clones.
Background
The Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Puthuppally, Kerala, is now an authorized DUS testing centre. It aims to identify clone characteristics, conserve diversity, and provide legal protection to new rubber varieties.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillProtection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act: Provides legal protection to new plant varieties.
- S&TDUS Testing: A standard procedure to determine if a plant variety is distinct, uniform, and stable.
- PlacePuthuppally, Kerala: Location of the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII).
- FactRubber Board: The statutory body responsible for the development and promotion of rubber in India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act in ensuring the sustainability of India's plantation crops and protecting farmers' interests.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal protection of intellectual property
- Conservation of genetic diversity
- Impact on farmer livelihoods
- Technological intervention in agriculture
Keywords: Genetic diversity · Intellectual Property Rights · Plant Variety Protection · Sustainable Agriculture · Clone Stability
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