Ministerial Decree No. 646 of 2011 imposing the permanent protection of some plant species. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fruits/edible nuts Plant protection Plant variety Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Abstract This Decree grants permanent protection to the following plant species: Grapes (Desert, Moon Balls, ICE) , Nectarine (Royal GEM) , and Apples (CIVG 198).The protection of the aforementioned species shall enter into force on the date of the issuance of the Protection Certificate and shall expire in accordance with article 193 of Law No. 82 of 2002. Full text Arabic