The Use of Intellectual Property Systems in Plant Breeding for Ensuring Deployment of Good Agricultural Practices

Breeding innovations are relevant for sustainable agricultural development and food security, as new, resilient production systems require crop varieties optimally suited these systems. In the societal debate around genetic engineering other plant breeding innovations, ownership of patents on technology used in hands large companies is often seen a reason that small denied opportunities further improving or farmers restricted using such varieties. However, intellectual property (IP) may also be tools to ensure use good practices when cultivating resulting This paper explores documented cases which IP (plant variety rights, brand names) promote innovative grown according (GAP). These include effective disease resistance management regimes potato order prevent delay pathogens from overcoming genes, transgenic insect-resistant Bt herbicide-tolerant crops resistant pests weeds, respectively. The results discussed with respect influence breeders GAP measures through various forms contribution role stakeholders, authorities society at stimulating ensuring GAP.