Protection of Plant varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPV & FR) is a unique law that India has passed to safeguard plant varieties through registration. To protect plants from environmental effects and to use molecular markers that are dependable, quick and affordable, it is crucial to identify and register plant varieties. The traditional method for the identification of variety involves recording of morphological traits, which is time consuming, labor intensive and highly influenced by environmental factors. The extensive use of molecular markers in all the major crops has created a new opportunity for their application in the recognition and preservation of plant varieties.
Molecular Markers, Roles, Plant Variety Protection Act, Protection of Plant varieties and Farmers Rights Act, PPV & FR
