Regulation on test methods for poppy varieties (Papaver somniferum L.). Country/Territory Serbia Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Plant variety Planting material/seeds Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This text enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 20 January 2023). Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Serbian Law on the recognition of varieties of agricultural plants, prescribes the necessary conditions and methods of testing of poppy varieties (Papaver somniferum L.) in the experimental field and in the laboratory, for the purpose of recognition. These methods are aimed to examine certain important characteristics of the variety, in order to determine: 1) production and use values of the variety (VCU test); 2) diversity, uniformity and stability of the variety (DUS test). The production and use value of the variety is determined and based on the results of related examination of certain important characteristics of such variety. 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