NAC587.235. “Variant” defined.  


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  • “Variant” means a seed or plant, other than an off-type, that is:

         1. Distinct within the variety and occurs naturally in the variety;

         2. Stable and predictable with a degree of reliability comparable to other varieties of the same kind within recognized tolerances if the variety is reproduced or reconstituted; and

         3. A part of the variety as originally released.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Agriculture, eff. 12-3-90)