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24 October 2017AmericasGabriel Di Blasi

A vitally important innovative tool

The protection of plant varieties in Brazil is of vital importance to the Brazilian economy, and it makes sense for Brazil to encourage their protection, allowing investment, research and growth, while protecting its industries at the same time. Brazil has one of the most substantial natural environments in the world and has highly fertile soil with conditions to support these activities.

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