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Plant Genetic Resources (PGRs) ensure global food security, support sustainable agriculture and foster biodiversity conservation. This document examines the historical, legal, and commercial frameworks governing PGRs, including the evolution of intellectual property rights (IPRs) about plants and their genetic material. The discussion encompasses the role of hybrid seeds, the impact of landmark legislation such as the U.S. Plant Patent Act (1930), and seminal legal cases like Diamond v. Chakrabarty and J.E.M. Ag Supply v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International. It further explores international treaties, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), highlighting their interplay and implications for PGR governance. Emphasis is placed on addressing challenges such as biopiracy, the marginalization of Indigenous knowledge, and the need for equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms. The document concludes by advocating for harmonized global policies to protect PGRs, ensuring a balance between innovation, biodiversity conservation, and the rights of farmers and Indigenous communities.
Keywords:
Plant Genetic Resources, Intellectual Property Rights, Biodiversity, Hybrid Seeds, Convention on Biological Diversity, International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources, TRIPS Agreement, Biopiracy, Sustainable Agriculture, Indigenous Knowledge, Genetic Diversity Conservation.
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"INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES AND PROTECTION OF PLANT VARIETIES", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.a662-a675, February-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2501081.pdf
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