Inside this Issue. Crowning Queen 1. Ulam Pine. 2. Mustang 9. Tyrol. 12 NRBL Tristar Sta Lucia Trident Tomahawk..

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2 Table of Contents Inside this Issue Page Application Crowning Queen 1 Ulam Pine. 2 Mustang 9 Tyrol. 12 NRBL-2 14 Tristar Sta Lucia.. 21 Trident Tomahawk.. 25 Improved Red Express.. 28 Diwata. 30 Mariposa.. 33 Sweet 18 F Sultan F Emperor F1. 44 Galactica F1. 48 PVP Certificates i

3 Application Application Number: Filing Date: February 12, 2010 Applicant: Dr. Faustino P. Obrero San Miguel, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Crop: Pineapple Proposed Denomination: Crowning Queen Description of the variety: Crowning Queen is a mutant of the commercially known Smooth Cayenne pineapple world wide. Hence, in general, Crowning Queen has identical plant and fruit characteristics to that of the Cayenne except for the variegated leaves and crowns. The following is a general description of the new pineapple variety Crowning Queen that has been grown and propagated asexually in the nursery of Dr. Faustino P. Obrero at San Miguel, Mnolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Age of plant : 12 months old Height of plant : 100 cm above grown surface Stem Length : 30 cm Diameter : 15 cm at base Leaves Number : 40 Length : 95 cm (longest leaf) Width of largest leaves: Mid leaf : 5.1 cm Basal disk area: 10.0 cm Color: variegations of pinkish red, light yellow and light green Fruit Fruit size : usually 1.2 to 2.5 kg in weight Fruit shape : oval with medium crown Crown : plant on top of the fruit has variegated leaves pinkish red light yellow and green Shell color : dull green with white glooms Flesh : light yellow Taste : moderately sweet, brix 14 to 16 1

4 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Ulam Pine Pineapple Ananas comosus var. comosus Applicant s Name Dr. Juan C. Acosta Applicant s Address Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Filing Date February 3, 2005 Application Number Date of Publication December 28, 2005 Name of Similar Varieties (1) MD2 (2) Cayenne DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 June 24, 2006 December 23, 2007 JCA Farm, Calanawan, Manolo DUS - 2 May 8, 2008 July 16, 2009 Fortich, Bukidnon Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 Date of sowing N/A N/A Date of planting June 24, 2006 May 8, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used DUS-2 2

5 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Pineapple Ulam Pine were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from MD2 and Cayenne similar varieties. Char No. Characteristics 1. Plant: foliage attitude Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Ulam MD2 Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Leaf: level of expression of anthocyanins 11. Leaf: cross distribution of anthocyanins 3 erect 5 semi-erect 5 semi-erect 7 strong or high 3 weak 5 medium 3 uniform on margins and in the groove 2 mainly in the groove 3

6 Char No. Characteristics 15.1 Leaf: Distribution of spines at margin Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Ulam MD2 Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 4 regular 3 at base and apex 3 at base and apex 17. Leaf: spine size 6 medium to large 6 medium to large 3 small 19. Peduncle: color of ventral upper face of bract leaves 5 red 1 green 5 red (pale red) 4

7 Char No. Characteristics 23. Inflorescence: petal tip coloration Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Ulam MD2 Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Inflorescence/stamens: relative size blue purple 2 light purple medium purple 3 smaller than style 2 equal to style 1 greater than style 3 smaller than style 5

8 Char No. Characteristics 32. Fruit: presence of trichomes when unripe Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Ulam MD2 Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: shape when ripe 7 high 3 low 3 low 2 cylindrical 2 cylindrical 3 cylindrical to conical or tapering 6

9 Char No. Characteristics 66. Fruit: eye relative surface Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Ulam MD2 Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: eye profile 70. Fruit/flesh: color 5 medium 7 large 5 medium 3 slightly prominent to prominent 2 flat 2 flat to slightly prominent 3 yellow 3 yellow to golden yellow 2 pale yellow 7

10 Char No. Characteristics 73. Fruit/flesh: eye depth (mm) Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Ulam MD2 Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS

11 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Mustang Eggplant Scientific name Solanum melongena L. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date September 12, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (3) Spit Fire (4) Sikat (5) Checkmate DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 September 25, 2007 March 3, 2008 DUS - 2 May 10, 2008 September 20, 2008 Tayug, Pangasinan Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 Date of sowing September 25, 2007 May 10, 2008 Date of transplanting October 25, 2007 June 12, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used DUS-2 9

12 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Eggplant Mustang were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Spit Fire, Sikat, and Checkmate similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 7. Stem: intensity of anthocyanin coloration Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Mustang Spit Fire Sikat Checkmate DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS medium to strong 5 medium 3 weak 7 strong 7 strong 5 medium 8. Stem: hairiness 15. Leaf: color 5 medium 3 weak 5 medium 3 weak 7 strong 5 medium 1 green 1 green 3 violet green 3 violet green 1 green 10

13 Char. No. Characteristics 22. Fruit: shape of apex Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Mustang Spit Fire Sikat Checkmate DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: anthocyanin coloration of calyx 2 rounded 2 rounded 3 pointed 3 pointed 1 absent 1 absent 9 present 9 present 11

14 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Tyrol Lettuce Scientific name Lactuca sativa L. var. romana L. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (6) Craquelle (7) Triton (8) Green Tower DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 February 26, 2008 April 22, 2008 Tayug, Pangasinan DUS - 2 September 22, 2008 November 23, 2008 BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing February 26, 2008 September 22, 2008 Date of planting March 22, 2008 October 22, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 12

15 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Lettuce Tyrol were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Craquelle, Triton and Green Tower similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristic 4. Seedling: shape of cotyledon Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tyrol Craquelle Triton Green Tower 17. Leaf: shape of tip 7 broad elliptic 7 broad elliptic 5 medium elliptic 3 narrow elliptic 28. Leaf blade: incisions of margin on apical part 3 rounded retuse 3 rounded 3 rounded 1 absent 9 present 9 present 9 present 13

16 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name NRBL-2 Lettuce Scientific name Lactuca sativa L. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (9) Lolo Rosa (10) Fall Bala (11) Rosette DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 February 26, 2008 April 22, 2008 Tayug, Pangasinan DUS - 2 September 22, 2008 November 23, 2008 BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing February 26, 2008 September 22, 2008 Date of planting March 22, 2008 October 22, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 14

17 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Lettuce NRBL-2 were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Lolo Rosa, Fall Bala and Rosette similar varieties. Char. Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Characteristic No. NRBL- 2 Lolo Rosa Fall bala Rosette 4. Seedling: shape of cotyledon 15. Leaf: attitude at harvest maturity (outer leaves from head lettuce or adult leaves from cutting and stem lettuce) 7 broad elliptic 5 medium elliptic 5 medium elliptic 5 medium elliptic 16. Leaf: shape 5 horizontal 5 horizontal 3 semi erect 3 semi erect 8 broad obtrullate 8 broad obtrullate 3 broad elliptic 8 broad obtrullate 15

18 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Tristar Yardlong Bean Scientific name Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (12) Galante (13) Arayat Green (14) Sandigan DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 November 20, 2007 February 18, 2008 DUS - 2 March 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 Tayug, Pangasinan Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 Date of sowing November 20, 2007 March 5, 2008 Date of transplanting N/A N/A Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used DUS-2 16

19 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Yardlong Bean Tristar were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Galante, Arayat Green and Sandigan similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 4 Seed degree of curvature for kidney shaped seeds only Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tristar Galante Arayat Green Sandigan DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 6 Seed length (cm) 3 weak 5 medium 5 medium 5 medium

20 Char. No. Characteristics 7 Seed number of colors Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tristar Galante Arayat Green Sandigan DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 1 one 2 two 2 two 2 two 11 Seed color of hilar ring 16 Plant: branching habit 2 not the same 1 same of color of seed 2 not the same 2 not the same 2 cylindrical 1 conical 2 cylindrical 1 conical 18

21 Char. No. Characteristics 26 Leaf: shape of leaf apex Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tristar Galante Arayat Green Sandigan DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 27A Leaf: shape of leaf base (center leaf) 2 - acuminate 2 - acuminate obtuse 3 caudate 30 Flower: color of Calyx 2 cuneate 2 cuneate 1 acute 2 cuneate 2 greenish purple 1 green 1 green 1 green 19

22 Char. No. Characteristics 35 Pod: length in cms (mean of 10 pods at second harvest) Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tristar Galante Arayat Green Sandigan DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Pod: beak position 2 non-marginal 1 marginal 1 marginal 1 marginal 42 Pod: beak color 3 purple 1 green 1 green 1 green 43 Pod: secondary color 9 present 1 absent 1 absent 1 absent 46 Pod: shape of distal part (excluding beak) 1 acute 3 - truncate 3 - truncate 1 acute 20

23 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Sta. Lucia Bittergourd Scientific name Momordica charantia L. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (15) Sta. Monica (16) Verde Buenas (17) Jadestar DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 June 15, 2008 September 28, 2008 DUS - 2 November 22, 2008 March 5, 2009 Tayug, Pangasinan Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing June 15, 2008 November 22, 2008 Date of transplanting June 25, 2008 November 30, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 21

24 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Bittergourd Sta. Lucia were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Sta. Monica, Verde Buenas and Jadestar similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 13. Leaf: depth of lobing Candidate Varieties Similar Varieties Sta. Lucia Sta. Monica Verde Buenas Jadestar DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: color at maturitymarketable stage 7 deep 7 deep 7 deep 5 medium 3 medium green 2 light green 2 light green 3 medium green 22

25 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Trident 357 Common name Bittergourd Scientific name Momordica charantia L. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (18) Sta. Monica (19) Verde Buenas (20) Jadestar DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 June 15, 2008 September 28, 2008 DUS - 2 November 22, 2008 March 5, 2009 Tayug, Pangasinan Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing June 15, 2008 November 22, 2008 Date of transplanting June 25, 2008 November 30, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 23

26 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Bittergourd Trident were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Sta. Monica, Verde Buenas and Jadestar similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 13. Leaf: depth of lobing Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Trident 357 Sta. Monica Verde Buenas Jadestar DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: color at maturity-marketable stage 7 deep 7 deep 7 deep 5 medium 3 medium green 2 light green 2 light green 3 medium green 24

27 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Tomahawk Bittergourd Scientific name Momordica charantia L. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (21) Sta. Monica (22) Verde Buenas (23) Jadestar DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 June 15, 2008 September 28, 2008 DUS - 2 November 22, 2008 March 5, 2009 Tayug, Pangasinan Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing June 15, 2008 November 22, 2008 Date of transplanting June 25, 2008 November 30, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 25

28 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Bittergourd Tomahawk were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Sta. Monica, Verde Buenas and Jadestar similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 13. Leaf: depth of lobing Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tomahawk Sta. Monica Verde Buenas Jadestar DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Flower: color ( to be taken at anthesis-flower opening) 5 medium 7 deep 7 deep 5 medium 3 dark yellow 1 light yellow 2 medium yellow 2 medium yellow 26

29 Char. No. Characteristics 22. Fruit: color at maturitymarketable stage Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Tomahawk Sta. Monica Verde Buenas Jadestar DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: tubercle/wart shape 3 medium green 2 light green 2 light green 3 medium green 1 rounded 2 intermediate 2 intermediate 1 rounded 27

30 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Improved Red Express Onion Allium cepa. Applicant s Name Allied Botanical Corporation Applicant s Address #15, 21 st Avenue, Tagumpay, Cubao, Quezon City Filing Date October 8, 2007 Application Number Date of Publication June 23, 2008 Name of Similar Varieties (24) Red Pinoy (25) Rio Tinto (26) Juni (27) Maventa DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 November 20, 2007 April 15, 2008 DUS - 2 October 9, 2008 February 28, 2009 Tayug, Pangasinan Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 Date of sowing November 20, 2007 October 9, 2008 DUS-2 Date of transplanting January 4, 2008 November 25, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 28

31 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Onion Improved Red Express were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Red Pinoy, Rio Tinto, Juni and Maventa similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 10 b Bulb: internal split Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Improved Red Express Red Pinoy Rio Tinto Juni Maventa DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS1 DUS2 DUS1 DUS2 DUS1 DUS2 13 a Onion varieties only: bulb Polar diameter 9 - present 9 - present 1 - absent 1 - absent 9 - present 18 Bulb/Bulblet: general shape (in longitudinal section) 3.42 cm 4.36 cm 3.70 cm 4.57 cm 4.41 cm 5.07 cm 4.27 cm 5.05 cm 3.62 cm 4.57 cm 4 - circular 5 broad ovate 3 broad elliptic 4 circular 5 broad ovate 32 Time of sprouting during storage 8 months 4 months 4 moths 4 months 3 months 29

32 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Diwata Radish Raphanus sativus Applicant s Name East-West Seed Company, Inc. Applicant s Address Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Road, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan Filing Date February 18, 2008 Application Number Date of Publication Name of Similar Varieties (28) Valiant (29) Improved Valiant DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 September 26, 2007 November 22, 2007 DUS - 2 May 20, 2008 August 8, 2008 DUS 3 January 13, 2009 March 3, 2009 Hortanova Farm, Lipa City, Batangas Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 DUS-3 Date of sowing Sept. 26, 2007 May 20, 2008 Jan. 13, 2009 Date of planting Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used N/A 30

33 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Radish Diwata were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Valiant and Improved Valiant similar varieties Char. No. Characteristics 10. Leaf blade: intensity of green color Candidate Similar Varieties Diwata Valiant Imp Valiant DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 3 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 3 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS Radish: shape 5 medium 5 medium 5 medium 7 dark 7 dark 7 narrow rectangular 8 narrow obtriangular 7 narrow rectangular 31

34 Char. No. Characteristics 21. Radish: shape of base Candidate Similar Varieties Diwata Valiant Imp Valiant DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 3 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 3 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 3 3 obtuse 2 acute 3 obtuse 32

35 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Mariposa Yardlong Bean Scientific name Vigna unguiculata ssp. Sesquipedalis L. Applicant s Name East-West Seed Company, Inc. Applicant s Address Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Road, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan Filing Date May 14, 2008 Application Number Date of Publication Name of Similar Varieties (30) Galante (31) Maranaw DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 May 20, 2008 August 8, 2008 Hortanova Farm, Lipa City, DUS - 2 November 10, 2008 January 12, 2009 Batangas Culture and Management of the DUS Tests Date of sowing DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of planting May 26, 2008 November 20, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 33

36 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Yardlong Bean Mariposa were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Galante and Maranaw similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 7 Seed number of colors Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Mariposa Galante Maranaw DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 1 one 2 two 2 two 8 Seed main color (largest area for 2 or more colors 9 Seed predominant secondary color 10 Seed distribution of predominant secondary color 2 brown 2 brown 3 black N/A 1 white 1 white N/A 4 in patches at tip 4 in patches at tip 34

37 Char. No. Characteristics 11 Seed color of hilar ring Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Mariposa Galante Maranaw DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 2 not the same 2 not the same 1 same of color of seed 21 Leaf: color 2 green 3 dark green 3 dark green 35

38 Char. No. Characteristics 30 Flower: color of Calyx Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Mariposa Galante Maranaw DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 42 Pod: beak color 2 greenish purple 1 green 2 greenish purple 3 purple 1 green 3 purple 36

39 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Sweet 18 F1 Watermelon Citrullus lanatus. Applicant s Name East-West Seed Company, Inc. Applicant s Address Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Road, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan Filing Date July 22, 2008 Application Number Date of Publication Name of Similar Varieties (32) Sweet 16 (33) Flower Dragon DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 June 1, 2008 August 8, 2008 Hortanova Farm, Lipa City, DUS - 2 November 10, 2008 January 30, 2009 Batangas Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing June 1, 2008 November 10, 2008 Date of planting June 13, 2008 November 17, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 37

40 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Watermelon Sweet 18 were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Sweet 16 and Flower Dragon similar varieties Char. No. Characteristic 6 Seed: area of secondary color in relation to that of ground color Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Sweet 18 F1 Sweet 16 Flower Dragon DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS large 5 medium 47 Fruit: size of pistil scar 5 medium 5 medium 3 small 38

41 Char. No. Characteristic 50 Fruit: intensity of green color of stripes Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Sweet 18 F1 Sweet 16 Flower Dragon DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 9 very dark 7 dark 5 medium 7 dark 39

42 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Sultan F1 Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum Applicant s Name East-West Seed Company, Inc. Applicant s Address Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Road, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan Filing Date August 8, 2008 Application Number Date of Publication Name of Similar Varieties (34) Bless (35) Majesty (36) Improved Sweet Cayenne DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 May 9, 2008 August 8, 2008 Hortanova Farm, Lipa City, DUS - 2 October 20, 2008 January 30, 2009 Batangas Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing May 9, 2008 October 20, 2008 Date of planting June 9, 2008 November 17, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 40

43 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Sweet Pepper Sultan F1 were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Bless, Majesty and Improved Sweet Cayenne similar varieties Char. No. Characteristic 16 Fruit: color before maturity Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Sultan F1 Bless Majesty Imp. Sweet Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 23 Fruit: predominant shape of cross section (at level of placenta) 3 green 3 green 2 yellowish 3 green 3 circular 2 angular 3 circular 3 circular 41

44 Char. No. Characteristic 24 Fruit: sination of pericap at basal part Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Sultan F1 Bless Majesty Imp. Sweet Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 29 Fruit: peduncle cavity 3 weak 5 medium 3 - weak 7 strong 35 Placenta: size (mm) 9 present 9 present 9 present 1 absent 1 acute 1 acute 1 acute 1 acute

45 Char. No. Characteristic 36 Fruit: peduncle length (mm) Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Sultan F1 Bless Majesty Imp. Sweet Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS

46 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Emperor F1 Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum Applicant s Name East-West Seed Company, Inc. Applicant s Address Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Road, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan Filing Date August 8, 2008 Application Number Date of Publication Name of Similar Varieties (37) Bless (38) Majesty (39) Improved Sweet Cayenne DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 May 9, 2008 August 8, 2008 Hortanova Farm, Lipa City, DUS - 2 October 20, 2008 January 30, 2009 Batangas Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing May 9, 2008 October 20, 2008 Date of planting June 9, 2008 November 17, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 44

47 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Sweet Pepper Emperor F1 were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Bless, Majesty and Improved Sweet Cayenne similar varieties Char. No. Characteristic 7 Plant: anthocyanin coloration at level of nodes Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Emperor F1 Bless Majesty Imp. Sweet Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 16 Fruit: color before maturity 5 medium 3 weak 3 weak 5 medium 3 green 3 green 2 yellowish 3 green 17 Fruit: Intensity of color before maturity 3 light 5 - medium 5 - medium 5 - medium 45

48 Char. No. Characteristic 23 Fruit: predominant shape of cross section (at level of placenta) Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Emperor F1 Bless Majesty Imp. Sweet Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 24 Fruit: sination of pericarp at basal part 3 circular 2 angular 3 circular 3 circular 29 Fruit: peduncle cavity 5 medium 5 medium 3 weak 7 - strong 9 present 9 present 9 present 1 absent 46

49 Char. No. Characteristic 36 Fruit: peduncle length (mm) Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Emperor F1 Bless Majesty Imp. Sweet Cayenne DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS

50 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE DISTINCTNESS, UNIFORMITY, AND STABILITY REPORT Date: October 28, 2009 Candidate variety Common name Scientific name Galactica F1 Bittergourd Momordica charantia L.. Applicant s Name East-West Seed Company, Inc. Applicant s Address Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Road, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan Filing Date March 11, 2009 Application Number Date of Publication Name of Similar Varieties (40) Galaxy (41) Sta. Rita (42) Verde Buenas DUS Date Started Date Ended Location DUS 1 May 30, 2008 January 12, 2009 Hortanova Farm, Lipa City, DUS - 2 November 5, 2008 July 30, 2009 Batangas Culture and Management of the DUS Tests DUS-1 DUS-2 Date of sowing May 30, 2008 November 5, 2008 Date of planting June 9, 2008 November 15, 2008 Dates, kinds, and amounts of fertilizers used Dates, kinds, and amounts of pesticides used 48

51 Results of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Tests The following traits of the candidate Bittergourd Galactica F1 were found to be Distinct, Uniform, and Stable from Galaxy, Sta Rita and Verde Buenas similar varieties. Char. No. Characteristics 21 Fruit: length width ratio 22 Fruit: color at maturitymarketable age Candidate Variety Similar Varieties Galactica F1 Galaxy Sta Rita Verde Buenas DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS 2 DUS 1 DUS Fruit: number of tubercles 4 deep green 4 deep green 2 light green 2 light green 3 medium green 31 Seed: length width ratio 7 many 5 medium 5 medium 7 many

52 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Ulam, a pineapple variety of Dr. Juan C. Acosta. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Dr. Juan C. Acosta the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 50

53 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Mustang, an eggplant variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 51

54 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Tyrol, a lettuce variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 52

55 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to NRBL-2, a lettuce variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 53

56 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Tristar, a yardlong bean variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 54

57 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Sta. Lucia, a bittergourd variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 55

58 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Trident 357, a bittergourd variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 56

59 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Tomahawk, a bittergourd variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 57

60 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Improved Red Express, an onion variety of Allied Botanical Corporation. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to Allied Botanical Corporation the rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 58

61 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Diwata, a radish variety of East-west Seed Company, Incorporated. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to East-west Seed Company, Incorporated he rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 59

62 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Mariposa, a yardlong bean variety of East-west Seed Company, Incorporated. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to East-west Seed Company, Incorporated he rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 60

63 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Sweet 18 F1, a watermelon hybrid variety of East-west Seed Company, Incorporated. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to East-west Seed Company, Incorporated he rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 61

64 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Sultan F1, a sweet pepper hybrid variety of East-west Seed Company, Incorporated. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to East-west Seed Company, Incorporated he rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 62

65 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Emperor F1, a sweet pepper hybrid variety of East-west Seed Company, Incorporated. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to East-west Seed Company, Incorporated he rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 63

66 PVP Certificate Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE CPVP No / CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION Having complied with the provisions of Republic Act 9168 and its regulations, this Office grants this Certificate of Plant Variety Protection to Galactica F1, a bittergourd hybrid variety of East-west Seed Company, Incorporated. The relevant Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability Data are hereunto annexed and made part hereof. Now, therefore, this certificate of Plant Variety Protection granted to East-west Seed Company, Incorporated he rights OF A HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION provided for in Republic Act 9168 and its IMPLEMENTING RULES and REGULATIONS. Unless sooner voided or cancelled as provided for in the law and regulations, this CERTIFICATE OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION shall be TWENTY (20) years from November 27, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of the Plant Variety Protection Office Quezon City, Philippines JOEL S. RUDINAS Acting Registrar 64