New SE-PCR tests for Tomato, Pepper and Cucurbitacea | TAIEX mission in Guatemala: steps toward modern Plant Breeders’ Rights and UPOV membership
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Naktuinbouw Newsletter April 2026 |
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Adjusted opening hours in May
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Several holidays are just around the corner again. Please take into account different opening hours during these days The next day on which our opening hours differ is Thursday, May 14. |
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Submission of photos with the application for a vegetable variety |
Recently, the CPVO introduced a change in all TQ's for vegetable crops. |
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New SE-PCR tests for Tomato, Pepper and Cucurbitacea
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We are introducing a new real-time RT-PCR to test the presence or absence of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) on seed of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Pepper (Capsicum annuum) and Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae). For this test is chosen to use the fast, reliable and sensitive seed-extract PCR method as test method. |
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TAIEX mission in Guatemala |
In March, the TAIEX INTPA expert mission on Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and the UPOV system took place in Guatemala. Together with partners from the Netherlands and the EU, Naktuinbouw contributed expertise in discussions with government, research and the private sector on the importance of strong varieties, healthy production systems and a modern Plant Breeders’ Rights framework. |
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New SE-PCR-tests for zucchini seeds
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From April 1, we can test for the presence or absence of harmful Pseudomonas syringae strains in zucchini seeds that may cause Vein clearing of zucchini (VCZ). This test is carried out using the rapid, reliable and sensitive seed extract PCR method. |
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Professional Seed Sampling
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How can you determine whether your seed samples adequately represent the entire lot? What conclusions can be drawn regarding the reliability of your sampling process? Learn all this in the training Professional Seed Sampling on June 17. |
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