GUIDELINESFOR THE CONDUCT OF TESTSFOR DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY AND STABILITYACACIA
Acacia spp.

Alternative Names:

Botanical Name

EnglishLocal Name

Acacia spp.

AcaciaAkasiaTABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1.0

SUBJECT OF THESE TEST GUIDELINES

1

2.0

MATERIAL REQUIRED

1

3.0

METHOD OF EXAMINATION1

3.1

Number of Growing Cycles

1

3.2

Testing Place1

3.3

Conditions for Conducting the Examination

2

3.4

Test Design2

3.5

Additional Tests

2

4.0

ASSESSMENT OF DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY AND STABILITY
4.1

Distinctness2

4.2

Uniformity

4

4.3

Stability

4

5.0

GROUPING OF VARIETIES AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
GROWING TRIAL

6.0

INTRODUCTION TO THE TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

4

6.1

Categories of Characteristics

5

6.2

States of Expression and Corresponding Notes

5

6.3

Types of Expression

5

6.4

Example Varieties

6

6.5

Legend6

7.0

TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

7

8.0

EXPLANATIONS ON THE TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

13

9.0

LITERATURE

23

10.0

TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

24

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1.0

SUBJECT OF THESE TEST GUIDELINES

These Test Guidelines apply to all varieties of Acacia mangium, Acacia
auriculiformis and Acacia hybrid.
2.0

MATERIAL REQUIRED

2.1
The competent authority decides on the quantity and quality of the plant material
required for testing the variety and when and where it is to be delivered. Applicants
submitting material from a State other than that in which the testing takes place mustensure that all customs formalities and phytosanitary requirements are complied with.
2.2
The material is to be supplied in the form of seedlings aged 3 months forvegetatively propagated variety and in the form of seeds for generatively (seed)propagated variety.
2.3
The minimum quantity of plant material, to be of supplied by the applicant,should be:
20 seedlings aged 3 monthsor
10g of seeds
In the case of seed, the seed should meet the minimum requirements for germination,
species and analytical purity, health and moisture content, specified by the competentauthority. In cases where the seed is to be stored, the germination capacity should be as
high as possible and should be stated by the applicant.
2.4
The plant material supplied should be visibly healthy, not lacking in vigour, noraffected by any important pest or disease.
2.5
The plant material should not have undergone any treatment, which would affectthe expression of the characteristics of the variety, unless the competent authority
allows or requests such treatment. If it has been treated, full details of the treatment
must be given.

3.0

METHOD OF EXAMINATION

3.1.

Number of Growing Cycles
The minimum duration of tests should normally be a single growing cycle
within the age of 2 to 5 years.
The growing cycle considered to be the duration of a single growing season,
beginning with bud burst, flowering and fruit development and concluding when thefollowing dormant periods ends with the swelling of new season buds

3.2

Testing Place
Tests are normally conducted at one place. In the case of tests conducted at more1

than one place, guidance is provided in TGP/9 “Examining Distinctness”.
3.3.

Conditions for Conducting the Examination

3.3.1 The tests should be carried out under conditions ensuring satisfactor y growth forthe expression of the relevant characteristics of the variety and for the conduct of theexamination.
3.3.2

Stage of development for the assessment

The optimal stage of development for the assessment of each characteristic is indicatedby a letter in the second column of the Table of Characteristics. The stages of development
denoted by each letter are described at Chapter 8.0.
3.3.3 Observation of colour by eye
Because daylight varies, color determinations made against a color chart should
be made either in a suitable cabinet providing artificial daylight or in the middle of the day in aroom without direct sunlight. The spectral distribution of the illuminant for artificial daylightshould conform with the CIE Standard of Preferred Daylight D 6500 and should fall within thetolerances set out in the British Standard 950, Part 1. These determinations should be made withthe plant part placed against a white background.
3.4.

Test Design

3.4.1
Each test should be designed to result in a total of at least 10 spaced
plants per replicate with plants spaced 3m x 3m, 4m x 3m or 4m x 4m.
3.4.2
The design of the tests should be such that plants or parts of plants may beremoved for measurement or counting without prejudice to the observations which mus t
be made up to the end of the growing cycle.
3.5.

Additional test
Additional tests, for examining relevant characteristics, may be established.

4.0

ASSESSMENT OF DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY AND STABILITY

4.1.

Distinctness

4.1.1

General Recommendations

It is of particular importance for users of these Test Guidelines to consult the General
Introduction prior to making decisions regarding distinctness. However, the following points areprovided for elaboration or emphasis in these Test Guidelines.

24.1.2

Consistent Differences

The differences observed between varieties may be so clear that more than one growing
cycle is not necessary. In addition, in some circumstances, the influence of the environment is
not such that more than a single growing cycle is required to provide assurance that thedifferences observed between varieties are sufficiently consistent. One means of ensuring that adifference in a characteristic, observed in a growing trial, is sufficiently consistent is to examine
the characteristic in at least two independent growing cycles.
4.1.3

Clear Differences

Determining whether a difference between two varieties is clear depends on many factors,
and should consider, in particular, the type of expression of the characteristic being examined, i.e.
whether it is expressed in a qualitative, quantitative, or pseudo-qualitative manner. Therefore, it
is important that users of these Test Guidelines are familiar with the recommendations containedin the General Introduction prior to making decisions regarding distinctness.
4.1.4

Number of Plants / Parts of Plants to be Examined

Unless otherwise indicated, all observations should be made on 6 plants or parts takenfrom each of 6 plants. In the case of parts of plants, the number of samples to be taken from eachof the plants should be 10.

4.1.5 Method of Observation
The recommended method of observing the characteristic for the purposes of distinctness
is indicated by the following key in the second column of the Table of Characteristics (seedocument TGP/9 “Examining Distinctness”, Section 4 “Observation of characteristics”):
MG:
MS:
VG:
VS:

single measurement of a group of plants or parts of plants
measurement of a number of individual plants or parts of plants
visual assessment by a single observation of a group of plants or parts of plants
visual assessment by observation of individual plants or parts of plants

Type of observation: visual (V) or measurement (M)“Visual” observation (V) is an observation made on the basis of the expert’s judgment.
For the purposes of this document, “visual” observation refers to the sensory observationsof the experts and, therefore, also includes smell, taste and touch. Visual observation
includes observations where the expert uses reference points (e.g. diagrams, example
varieties, side-by-side comparison) or non-linear charts (e.g. color charts). Measurement(M) is an objective observation against a calibrated, linear scale e.g. using a ruler,weighing scales, colorimeter, dates, counts, etc.
Type of record: for a group of plants (G) or for single, individual plants (S)For the purposes of distinctness, observations may be recorded as a single record for agroup of plants or parts of plants (G), or may be recorded as records for a number ofsingle, individual plants or parts of plants (S). In most cases, “G” provides a single
record per variety and it is not possible or necessary to apply statistical methods in a3

plant-by-plant analysis for the assessment of distinctness.
In cases where more than one method of observing the characteristic is indicated in the Table ofCharacteristics (e.g. VG/MG), guidance on selecting an appropriate method is provided in
document TGP/9, Section 4.2.
4.2

Uniformity

4.2.1 It is of particular importance for users of these Test Guidelines to consult the General
Introduction prior to making decisions regarding uniformity. However, the following points areprovided for elaboration or emphasis in these Test Guidelines.
4.2.2 The assessment of uniformity for seed propagated varieties should be according to therecommendations for cross-pollinated varieties in the General Introduction.
4.2.3 The assessment of uniformity for hybrid varieties depends on the type of hybrid andshould be according to the recommendations for hybrid varieties in the General Introduction.
4.2.4 For the assessment of uniformity, a population standard of 95% and an acceptanceprobability of at least 1% should be applied. In the case of a sample size of 6 plants, 1 off-type isallowed.
4.3

Stability

4.3.1 In practice, it is not usual to perform tests of stability that produce results as certain as
those of the testing of distinctness and uniformity. However, experience has demonstrated that, formany types of variety, when a variety has been shown to be uniform, it can also be considered to
be stable.
4.3.2 Where appropriate, or in cases of doubt, stability may be tested, either by growing a further
generation, or by testing a new seed or plant stock to ensure that it exhibits the same characteristics
as those shown by the previous material supplied.
5.0

GROUPING OF VARIETIES AND ORGANIZATION OF THE GROWING TRIAL

5.1
The selection of varieties of common knowledge to be grown in the trial with the candidate
varieties and the way in which these varieties are divided into groups to facilitate the assessment ofdistinctness are aided by the use of grouping characteristics.
5.2
Grouping characteristics are those in which the documented states of expression, even
where produced at different locations, can be used, either individually or in combination with othersuch characteristics: (a) to select varieties of common knowledge that can be excluded from thegrowing trial used for examination of distinctness; and (b) to organize the growing trial so thatsimilar varieties are grouped together.
5.3

The following have been agreed as useful grouping characteristics:(a) Tree: Habit (Characteristic 1)

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(b) Stem: type of bark (Characteristic 7)(c) Stem: twisting (Characteristic 9)(d) Phyllode : shape of margin nearest to main vein (Characteristic 12)(e) Phyllode : shape of apex (Characteristic 14)(f) Floret : color (Characteristic 23)(g) Floret : position of stigma in relation to anthers (Characteristic 24)(h) Fruit: color of follicle (Characteristic 27)

5.4 Guidance for the use of grouping characteristics, in the process of examining distinctness, isprovided through the General Introduction and document TGP/9 “Examining Distinctness”..

6.0

INTRODUCTION TO THE TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

6.1

Categories of Characteristics

6.1.1

Standard Test Guidelines Characteristics

Standard Test Guidelines characteristics are those which are approved by UPOV for
examination of DUS and from which members of the Union can select those suitable for their
particular circumstances.
6.1.2

Asterisked Characteristics

Asterisked characteristics (denoted by *) are those included in the Test Guidelines which
are important for the international harmonization of variety descriptions and should always be
examined for DUS and included in the variety description by all members of the Union, except
when the state of expression of a preceding characteristic or regional environmental conditions
render this inappropriate.
6.2

States of Expression and Corresponding Notes

States of expression are given for each characteristic to define the characteristic and toharmonize descriptions. Each state of expression is allocated a corresponding numerical note forease of recording of data and for the production and exchange of the description.
6.3

States of Expression and Corresponding Notes

6.2.1 States of expression are given for each characteristic to define the characteristic and toharmonize descriptions. Each state of expression is allocated a corresponding numerical note forease of recording of data and for the production and exchange of the description.
6.2.2 In the case qualitative and pseudo-qualitative characteristics (see Chapter 6.3), or relevant
states of expression are presented in the characteristic. However, in the case of characteristic with 5
or more states and abbreviated scale may be used to minimize the size of Table of Characteristics.
For example, in the case of quantitative characteristics with 9 states, the presentation of states of5expression in the test guidelines may be abbreviated as follows:
State

Note
3
5
7

Small
MediumLarge

However, each should be noted that all of the following 9 states of expression exist to describedvarieties and should be used as appropriate:
State

Note
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Very small
Very small to small
Small
Small to medium
MediumMedium to large
Large
Large to very large
Very large

6.2.3. Further explanation of the presentation of states of expression and notes is provided in
document TGP/7 “Development of Test Guidelines”.
6.4

Types of Expression

An explanation of the types of expression of characteristics (qualitative, quantitative andpseudo-qualitative) is provided in the General Introduction.
6.4

Example Varieties

Where appropriate, example varieties are provided to clarify the states of expression ofeach characteristic.
6.5

Legend(*)

Asterisked characteristic – see Chapter 6 (Section 6.1.2)

QL
QN
PQ

Qualitative characteristic – see Chapter 6 (Section 6.3)
Quantitative characteristic – see Chapter 6 (Section 6.3)
Pseudo-Qualitative characteristic – see Chapter 6 (Section 6.3)

MG, MS,VG,VS- see Chapter 4.1.5(a) – (e)See Explanations on the Table of Characteristics in Chapter 8.1.

(+)

See Explanations on the Table of Characteristics in Chapter 8

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TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

NO.
1.
(*)
(+)

CHARACTERISTIC
VG

Tree: habit

STATE
upright

drooping
QL
2.
(*)

MS

Tree: height

EXAMPLEVARIETIESSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid- 1
SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid- 2

NOTE
1

2

short

3

medium5

tall

7

absent1

present

9absent or very
weak

1

QN

3

VG

Tree: forking

(+)
(QN)
4.
(*)

VG

Only for varieties: tree: forking:absent: stem: wavering

(a)
(+)

mediumSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid- 1

3strong

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-5

5

PQ

5.
(*)

MS
(a)

Only for varieties: tree: forking:absent: stem : diameter

narrow3

medium

5

broad

7

(+)
QN

7

NO.

CHARACTERISTIC

6.

VG

(+)

(a)

Only for varieties: tree: forking:absent: stem : shape of crosssection

STATE
round

EXAMPLEVARIETIES

NOTE
1round – oval

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

2

oval

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-6

3oval - fluted

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-19

4

PQ

fluted
7.
(*)
(G)

VG

Stem : type of barksmooth5
SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

1

(a)
flaky

2

(+)
fissured
QL
8.

VG
(a)

Stem : bark color

PQ

9.
(*)

VG

Stem : twisting

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-2

white

3
1

white green

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

2

white brown

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-2

3

brown

4

red brown

5

dark brown

6absentSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

1

(a)
(+)

present

QL

8

9

NO.
10.
(*)

CHARACTERISTIC
VG

Branch : attitude

STATE
upright

VG

Branch : branch size relative tomain stem

(+)

NOTE
1

semi –upright

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

2

horizontal

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-12

3

fine

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

3

mediumSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-5

5

QN

11.
(*)

EXAMPLEVARIETIESSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-16

PQ
coarse12.
(*)

VG

Phyllode : shape of margin
nearest to main vein7

concave

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-3

1

straight

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

2

convexSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-93Phyllode : angle of opposite leaf narrowmargin to the main vein at thebase of phyllode
mediumSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-16

1

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

2

broad

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-9

3

acute

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

1

(b)
(+)
PQ

13.
(+)

MS
(b)

QN

14.
(*)

VG
(b)

Phyllode : shape of apex(+)
rounded
QL

9

2

NO.

CHARACTERISTIC

15.

VG

(+)

(b)

Phyllode: curvature of apex

STATE
absent or very
weak

EXAMPLEVARIETIES

NOTE
1medium2

strong

3

none

1

one

2

QN

16.
(*)

MS

Phyllode : number of secondaryvein attached to the main vein

(b)
(+)

two

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

3

three

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-2

4

QL

17.
(*)

MS

Phyllode : length(b)more than three

5

short

3

medium5

long

7

narrow3

medium

5

broad

7

small

3

medium

5

large

7

(+)
QN
18.

MS

(*)

(b)

Phyllode : width

(+)
QN
19.
(*)

MS

Phyllode : ratio of length to
width

(b)
QN
20.
(+)

VG

Petiole : shapestraight

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

1

bend

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-2

2

(b)
QL

10

NO.
21.
(*)

CHARACTERISTICVG

Petiole : anthocyanin coloration

STATE
absent or very
weak

EXAMPLEVARIETIESSAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

NOTE
1

(b)
weak

2

medium

3

strongshort

4
3

medium

5

long

7

QN

22.
(*)

MS

Inflorescence: length

(+)
QN
23.
(*)
(G)

VG
(c)

Floret : color

white

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

1yellow

3

below

1

same level

2

PQ
24.
(*)
(G)

VS

Floret : position of stigma in
relation to anthers

(c)

(+)

above

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

3

QL
25.
(*)

MS

Spike: length

short

3

medium5

long

7

linear

1

(+)
QN
26.
(*)

VG

Fruit : shape of pod in crosssectionoblong
(+)
PQ
27.
(*)

VG

Fruit: color of follicle

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

3

rounded5yellow

1(d)
QLorange11

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-2

2

NO.
28.
(*)

CHARACTERISTIC
VG(d)Fruit: coverage of follicle

STATE
non

NOTE
1

quarter

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-9

3

half

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-3

5three quarter

SAFODA- Koshii
Acacia Hybrid-1

7

(+)
QN

EXAMPLEVARIETIES

fully

12

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8.0

EXPLANATIONS ON THE TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

8.1

Explanations covering several characteristics

Characteristics containing the following key in the second column of the Table ofCharacteristics should be examined as indicated below:(a)Otherwise indicated, all observations on the stem should be made on stem at thelevel of 1.0 to 1.5 m from ground.

(b)

All observations on phyllode and petiole should be made on fourth phyllode from tipof branch and on fully developed matured phyllode.

(c)

Observation on floret should be made on spike at the time when 75% of the floret had
opened.

(d)Observation on color of follicle should be made on matured opened pod.

8.2

Explanations for individual characteristics

Ad. 1: Tree: form

1
erect

2
willow13

Ad.3: Tree: forking

9present1
absentAd. 4: Only for varieties: tree: forking: absent: stem: wavering1absent orvery weak3
medium14

5strong

Ad. 5: Only for varieties: tree: forking: absent: stem : diameter

Diameter=Girth / π

Ad. 6: Only for varieties: tree: forking: absent: stem : shape of cross section

1
round

2

3

round-ovaloval

5fluted4
oval-fluted

15

Ad. 7: Stem: type of bark2
flacky1smooth3
fisured

Ad. 8: Stem: bark color
Observation on bark color of stem should be made 3 metres away from the tree.
Ad. 9: Stem: twisting1absent9present

16

Ad 11. : Branch: branch size realative to main stem3

fine

: less than ¼

5

medium: between ¼- ½

7coarse: more than ½

Ad. 12: Phyllode: shape of margin nearest to main vein1concave

2
straight

3
convex17

Ad. 13: Phyllode: angle of opposite leaf margin to the main vein at the base of phyllode

1
narrow(15o and below)

2
medium(15o to 30o)

Ad. 14: Phyllode: shape of apex

2
rounded

1
acute

18

3
broad
(more than 30o)

Ad. 15: Phyllode: curvature of apex

2
medium1
absent orvery weak3strongAd. 16: Phyllode number of secondary vein attached to the main vein

1
none

2
one

3
two

4
three

19

Ad. 17: Phyllode: length
Ad. 18: Phyllode: width
length (cm)length (cm)width (cm)width (cm)length (cm)width (cm)Ad. 20: Petiole: shape

2
bend

1
straight

20Ad. 22: Inflorescenc : length
length

Ad. 24: Floret: position of stigma in relation to anthers

1
below

3
above

2
same level

Ad. 25: Spike: length
length

Ad. 26: Fruit : shape of pod in cross section

1linear3
oblong5
rounded21

Ad. 28: Fruit: coverage of follicle

1
non

3
quarter

5
half

22

7
three quarter

9
fully

9.0

LITERATURE

Ab. Rasip, A.G., Mohd Zaki, A., Mohd Noor, M. and Abdul Rahman, A.J. (2000). Panduan
Pemilihan Pokok Pilihan (Plus Tree). Lecture notes presented at the Course on the
Establishment and Management of Seed Production Areas ", 21-26 August 2000, Bintulu,
Sarawak.
Les Pedley . 1986. Australian Acacias: Taxonomy and Phytogeography. Ed. Turnbull J. In
proceeding of an international workshop of Australian Acacias in Developing Country.
Gympie, Qld. Australia, 4-7 August 1986. Pp 11-16
Pinyopusarerk,K., William, E.R. & Boland, D.J. 1991. Variation in seedling Morphology of
Acacia auriculiformis. Ed. Turnbull J. In proceeding of an international workshop of
Advances in Tropical Acacias Reserach. Bangkok, Thailand 11-15 February 1991. Pp 67-72.
Thomas, K. I. & Kent, G. A. 1986. Growth of Acacia mangium Throughout Sabah. Ed.
Turnbull J. In proceeding of an international workshop of Australian Acacias in Developing
Country. Gympie, Qld. Australia, 4-7 August 1986. Pp 160-163
Yap, S,K. 1986. Introduction of Acacia species to Peninsular Malaysia. Ed. Turnbull J. In
proceeding of an international workshop of Australian Acacias in Developing Country.
Gympie, Qld. Australia, 4-7 August 1986. Pp 151-153
Zakaria Ibrahim & Kahmis Awang. 1991. Comparison of floral Morphology, Flower
Production and plooen Yield of Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformis. Ed. Turnbull J. In
proceeding of an international workshop of Advances in Tropical Acacias Reserach.
Bangkok, Thailand 11-15 February 1991. Pp 26-29
Zobel, B & Talbert, J. 1984. Applied Forest Tree improvement. New York. John Wiley &
Sons.

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10. TECHNICAL QUESTIONARETECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Page {x} of {y}Reference Number:
Application date:(not to be filled in by theapplicant)

TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
to be completed in connection with an application for plant breeders’ rights
In the case of hybrid varieties which are the subject of an application forplant breeders’ rights, and where the parent lines are to be submitted as a part of the examinationof the hybrid variety, this Technical Questionnaire should be completed for each of the parent
lines, in addition to being completed for the hybrid variety.
1. Subject of the Technical Questionnaire
1.1 Botanical name

Acacia spp.

1.2 Common name

Acacia

2. Applicant
Name
Address
Telephone No.
Fax No.
E-mail address
Breeder (if different from applicant)

3. Proposed denomination and breeder’s reference
Proposed denomination(if available)
Breeder’s reference24

4 .Information on the breeding scheme and propagation of the variety
4.1

Breeding scheme
Variety resulting from:

4.1.1

Crossing(a) controlled cross[ ](please state parent varieties)(…………………………….) x (…………………………….)
female parent
male parent(b) partially known cross[ ](please state known parent variety(ies))(…………………………….) x (…………………………….)
female parent
male parent(c) totally unknown cross [ ]4.1.2

Mutation [ ](please state parent variety)……………………………………………………………….

4.1.3

Discovery and development[ ](please state where when and how developed)……………………………………………………………….

25

4.1.4Other[ ](please provide details)……………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………….

4.2

Method of propagating the variety

26

4.2.1 Seed-propagated varieties(a) Self-pollination [(c)] (b) Cross-pollination [](i) population [](ii) synthetic variety[]

Hybrid[]In the case of hybrid varieties the production scheme for the hybrid should be
provided on a seperate sheet. This should providedetails of all the parent lines
required for propagating the hybrid e.g.
Single Hybrid(…………………………….) x (…………………………….)
female parent
male parent

Three-Way Hybrid(…………………………….) x (…………………………….)
female parent
male parent(……………………….…………….) x(……………………………….)
single hybrid used as female parent

male parent

and should identify in particular:

(a)
(b)
(d)

any male sterile lines
maintenance system of male sterile lines

Other

[

]

(Please provide detail)# Authority may allow certain of this information to be provided in a confidential section of theTechnical Questionnaire.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Page {x} of {y}Reference Number:

5. Characteristics of the variety to be indicated (the number in brackets refers to thecorresponding characteristic in Test Guidelines; please mark the note which best corresponds)

Characteristics
5.1
(24)

Floret: position of stigma
in relation to anther

ExampleVarieties

Note

below

1[ ]

same level

2[ ]

above

3[ ]

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6.

Page {x} of {y}Reference Number:

Similar varieties and differences from these varieties

Please use the table, and space provided for comments, below to provide information on how yourcandidate variety differs from the variety (or varieties) which, to the best of your knowledge, is (or are)most similar. This information may help the examination authority to conduct its examination of
distinctness in a more efficient way.
Denomination(s) of Characteristic(s) in
Describe the expression Describe the expression
variety(ies) similar to which your candidate of the characteristic(s) of the characteristic(s) yourcandidate variety
variety differs from the for the similar for your candidate
similar variety(ies)variety(ies)variety
ExampleBunch: shapeovate

Comments:

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7.

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Additional information which may help in the examination of the variety

7.1

In additional to the information provided in Section 5 and 6, are there any additional
characteristics which may help to distinguish the variety?
Yes [ ]No[ ](If yes, please provide details)

7.2

Special conditions for the examination of the variety

7.2.1 Are there any special conditions for growing the variety or conducting the examination?
Yes

[ ]

No

[ ]

7.2.2 If yes, please provide details

7.3

Other information
A representative color photograph of the variety should accompany the Technical Questionnaire.

8.

Authorization for release(a)

Does the variety require prior authorization for release under legislation concerning theprotection of the environment, human and animal health?
Yes

(b)

[ ]

No

[ ]

Has such authorization been obtained?
Yes

[ ]

No

[ ]

If the answer to (b) is yes, please attach a copy of the authorization.

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9.

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9.1

The expression of a characteristic or several characteristics of a variety may be affected byfactors, such as pests and disease, chemical treatment (e.g. growth retardants or pesticides), effects oftissue culture, different rootstocks, scions taken from different growth phases of a tree, etc.

9.2

The plant material should not have undergone any treatment which would affect the expressionof the characteristics of the variety, unless the competent authorities allow or request such treatment. If
the plant material has undergone such treatment, full details of the treatment must be given. In thisrespect, please indicate below, to the best of your knowledge, if the plant material to be examined has
been subjected to:(a)

Microorganisms (e.g. virus, bacteria, phytoplasma) Yes [ ](b)Chemical treatment (e.g. growth retardant, pesticide)(c)Tissue culture

Yes [ ]No [ ](d)

Other factors

Yes [ ]No [ ]No [ ]Yes [ ]No [ ]

Please provide details for where you have indicated “yes”.
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10.
I hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this form iscorrect:
Applicant’s
name
Date

Signature[End of document]
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