Regulation on methods of testing varieties of nut fruit varieties for the purpose of recognizing varieties. Country/Territory Serbia Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant variety Inspection Procedural matters Fruits/edible nuts Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 22 August 2014). Abstract This Regulation, as in accordance with the provisions of the Serbian Law on the recognition of varieties of agricultural plants, prescribes the methods of testing of varieties of nuts in the experimental field and in the laboratory, in order to recognize the variety. These testing methods shall examine certain essential characteristics of the variety, in order to determine: 1) production and use values of the variety (VCU test); 2) variety, uniformity and stability of the variety (DUS test). Production and use value of the variety (VCU test) is determined on the basis of the results of certain essential characteristics of the variety that relate to: 1) observation of phenological phases; 2) yield; 3) morphological characteristics of the fruit. Full text Serbian Website www.pravno-informacioni-sistem.rs References - Legislation Implements Law on the recognition of varieties of agricultural plants. Legislation | Serbia | 2010 Keyword: Plant protection, Plant variety, Registration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX